Modi to visit Canada as leaders aim to double bilateral trade by 2030
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Why in news
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Canada in December 2026 to accelerate negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030.
Background
The visit follows a telephone conversation between PM Modi and Mark Carney. The leaders agreed to focus on trade, energy, technology, security, and people-to-people ties. Anita Anand and S Jaishankar also met in New Delhi to discuss these objectives.
Facts for Prelims
- FactTarget: Double bilateral trade between India and Canada by 2030
- BodyCEPA: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement currently under negotiation
- PlaceCanada: Destination of PM Modi's visit on 11–12 December 2026
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreements in strengthening India's strategic and economic ties with Western economies.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Trade diversification: Reducing import reliance on specific markets through structured CEPA frameworks
- Strategic alignment: Leveraging trade momentum to bolster cooperation in energy and security sectors
- Diplomatic friction: Balancing trade expansion with ongoing geopolitical and migration-related complexities
Keywords: bilateral trade · strategic autonomy · economic diplomacy · trade liberalization
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