India and Canada Announce New Roadmap to Strengthen Bilateral Relations

New Delhi, October 13, 2025 — Signaling a decisive step toward rebuilding bilateral ties, EAM Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada issued a joint statement today, outlining a comprehensive New Roadmap for Canada–India relations.

The announcement follows Minister Anand’s official visit to India, at the invitation of Dr. Jaishankar.

The meeting in New Delhi builds upon the direction provided by the Prime Ministers of India and Canada during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, aimed at restoring stability and trust in the relationship.

Resetting the India–Canada Relationship

The two ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a constructive and balanced partnership, grounded in mutual respect, shared democratic values, and a commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity. The New Roadmap seeks to translate the leaders’ guidance into actionable cooperation across economic, technological, and strategic domains.

Recent developments include the reinstatement of High Commissioners in both countries, the meeting of National Security Advisers on advancing security cooperation (September 18, 2025, New Delhi), and the Foreign Ministers’ interaction on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York (September 29, 2025).

Economic Cooperation and Trade Growth

Recognizing the surge in bilateral trade, which reached USD 23.66 billion in 2024, both sides agreed that economic partnership will remain central to the relationship. Canadian and Indian enterprises continue to expand their presence in each other’s markets, creating jobs and new investment opportunities.

To build on this momentum, the ministers announced early initiatives including:

• Commencing ministerial-level discussions on trade and investment aligned with current economic realities.

• Resuming the Canada–India CEO Forum, to convene in early 2026 alongside a senior-level trade mission, focusing on key sectors such as clean technology, infrastructure, agri-food, and digital innovation.

  
  

Climate Action and Energy Cooperation

Acknowledging shared priorities on climate action, both sides agreed to strengthen cooperation in environmental protection, renewable energy, and sustainable growth. The partnership will focus on:

• Enhancing collaboration on renewable energy, decarbonizing heavy industries, and reducing plastic pollution.

• Supporting joint environmental goals that advance economic growth and job creation.

The ministers also agreed to re-establish the Canada–India Ministerial Energy Dialogue and promote collaboration on low-carbon fuels, green hydrogen, biofuels, and critical minerals. The first Critical Minerals Annual Dialogue will take place on the margins of the Prospectors and Developers Association Conference in Toronto in March 2026.

Innovation, Technology, and Science Partnerships

Both countries highlighted innovation and technology as drivers of inclusive growth and competitiveness. To unlock new frontiers in Science and Technology (S&T), the ministers agreed to:

• Relaunch the Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee.

• Foster collaboration in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital infrastructure.

• Encourage Canadian participation in India’s AI Impact Summit (February 19–20, 2026).

  
  

Agriculture and Food Security

Reaffirming the importance of agriculture in ensuring food security and sustainable development, India and Canada will work together to:

• Develop stable and sustainable supply chains.

• Exchange best practices in agri-value chains and climate-resilient agriculture.

• Promote innovation in agri-waste recycling and nutritional security.

  
  

People-to-People and Educational Linkages

The ministers underscored that people-to-people connections are at the heart of the India–Canada relationship. Early initiatives include:

• Expanding cooperation in higher education, research, and emerging technologies such as AI, cybersecurity, and fintech.

• Revitalizing the Joint Working Group on Higher Education to strengthen academic and institutional linkages.

  
  

Looking Ahead

The joint statement reflects a shared resolve to rebuild trust, restore momentum, and deepen engagement across sectors. Both ministers instructed their respective High Commissions and Consulates to enhance institutional capacity in economic, political, defence, and technology domains to deliver on this ambitious agenda.

High-Level Meetings Reinforce Diplomatic Engagement

During her visit to India, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand held a series of key meetings reflecting the shared intent to rebuild a constructive relationship.

She met with PM Modi, reaffirming Canada’s commitment to work with India to make meaningful progress toward an enhanced economic partnership. Minister Anand also met with Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, where both sides discussed strengthening trade and investment ties, and recognized the importance of expanding business-to-business engagement across sectors.

Additionally, Minister Anand met with staff at the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi, expressing gratitude for their dedication and integrity, and acknowledging their vital role in advancing Canada–India relations during this important phase of renewal.

As India and Canada move forward with the New Roadmap, the relationship is poised to become a model for how two major democracies can navigate differences and pursue shared prosperity in a complex global environment.