India and Canada Sign Uranium Cooperation Agreement, Advance Economic Partnership Talks
India and Canada signed an agreement on uranium cooperation and firmed up the terms of reference for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. Both leaders discussed cooperation in trade, energy, technology, and people-to-people ties, with Canada reaffirming its
India and Canada signed an agreement on uranium cooperation and firmed up the terms of reference for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France. According to the Canadian Prime Minister's Office, both sides expressed satisfaction with progress in CEPA negotiations and reaffirmed their shared objective of concluding the agreement in 2026. Prime Minister Modi and Prime Minister Carney agreed to accelerate trade negotiations, with Carney stating the deal would reduce barriers, increase certainty, and unlock opportunity for exporters, investors, and workers in both countries.
The two leaders discussed cooperation in trade and economy, energy, technology, and people-to-people ties, including LNG, LPG, and metallurgical coal. India and Canada also signed a memorandum of understanding on the mining and processing of critical minerals and agreed to work together on small modular reactors and advanced reactors. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that both Prime Ministers welcomed the positive momentum in India–Canada relations and noted progress since Prime Minister Carney’s visit to India in March 2026.
According to The Hindu, India and Canada have been negotiating a free trade agreement, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal visiting Canada last month with a delegation of over 100 industry representatives. Prime Minister Modi stated he aims to visit Canada by year end. According to Livemint, Prime Minister Modi said India and Canada hold an unwavering faith in democratic values, celebrate diversity, and share a vision for the well-being of humanity.
The Canadian government accused Indian Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah of plotting to target Sikh separatists in Canada, according to CNBC.
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