India and Canada are exploring new avenues for cooperation, with Canada expressing interest in becoming a dialogue partner for the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA).
India called for focusing on the rule of law rather than political narratives, adding that it trusted Canada's legal process, awaiting the outcome of the jury trial in 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the event that originally "ripped apart" bilateral ties.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney concluded a historic India visit, signing a landmark $2.6 billion uranium supply deal and a critical minerals pact. Meanwhile, Iran alleged US-Israeli strikes on its Natanz nuclear site and formed an interim leadership council following the killing of S
During the Ministry of External Affairs briefing on Canadian PM Mark Carney's official visit to India, Secretary (East) P Kumaran stated that PM Modi emphasised the need for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve underlying issues, avoiding targeting of civilians.
The two sides exchanged assessments of developments in the Indo-Pacific region and shared perspectives on Law of the Sea. They explored avenues of collaboration at multilateral mechanisms, including the United Nations, ReCAAP (Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robb
India and Canada are moving forward with Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) talks, aiming to conclude by 2026 after the leadership change in Canada (with Mark Carney as Prime Minister), leading to a strategic "reset."
PM Modi spoke with Saudi Crown Prince, Bahrain King, Israel's Netanyahu, and UAE President amid Middle East conflict. He condemned attacks, urged de-escalation, checked on Indian diaspora safety. CCS reviewed Iran strikes, retaliations, and directed aid for affected Indians while pushing
Following the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Prime Minister Modi addressed the media, saying, "Friends, we will work to increase defence industries, maritime domain awareness and military exchanges. For this purpose, we have decided to establish the India-Canada Defe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reiterated that India has consistently advocated dialogue and diplomacy to resolve global conflicts, expressing concern over the ongoing situation in West Asia.
Razvi called on PM Modi to mediate, given India's balanced relations with the involved nations. "I want to tell Prime Minister Modi that he has good relations with America, Israel, and Iran, and on the basis of those relations, he should mediate and stop this war...," he said.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his counterparts from several Gulf countries amid rising tensions in West Asia, stressing the need for de-escalation through dialogue and diplomacy.
"Spoke with Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar this afternoon. Reiterate India's call for dialogue and diplomacy to de-escalate tensions," Jaishankar posted on X about his call with FM Gideon Sa'ar.