India, Canada to revive trade talks

Modi and Carney discussed to expand cooperation in energy, minerals, AI, higher education, etc.

- Dhirendra Kumar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Wednesday agreed to revive stalled trade talks between the two countries in their first meeting since Carney took office following Canada's recent elections.

The meeting, held on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, marked a step towards repairing a relationship that had seen several months of diplomatic chill.

Both underscored the need to resume negotiations on the Early Progress Trade Agreement (EPTA) and take it forward with the objective of concluding a broader Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), as per a press note issued by the Prime Minister Modi's Office (PMO).