PM Modi Holds Bilateral Talks with Canadian PM Carney at G7, Discusses Trade Deal and Energy Security
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian, France, for their fourth meeting in less than a year. Discussions focused on trade, economy, energy, technology, and people-to-people ties. Modi expressed hope to visit Canada and finalize an India-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA) soon. He highlighted Canada as a potential major partner in energy security, noting the CAD $2.6 billion commercial agreement for uranium supply (2027-2035) signed in March. The meeting occurred amidst past accusations by Canada regarding Indian agents' involvement in the killing of a pro-Khalistan individual.
Key Points
- PM Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney held bilateral talks at the G7 Summit, their fourth meeting in under a year.
- Key discussion areas included trade, economy, energy security, technology, and people-to-people ties.
- India aims to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Canada soon.
- Canada is seen as a crucial partner for India's energy security, with a significant uranium supply agreement already in place.
- The talks took place despite recent diplomatic tensions over accusations of Indian agents' involvement in a killing in Canada.
Exam Facts
- Meeting location: G7 Summit in Evian, France.
- Uranium supply agreement: CAD $2.6 billion commercial agreement for 2027-2035.
- Previous G7 Summit where they met: Kananaskis, Canada (June last year).
- Individual mentioned in Canadian accusations: Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
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