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- Jaishankar, in a message later posted on X, praised Canada’s stewardship of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting and noted “progress in implementation of the New Roadmap 2025,” adding that he looked forward to “further rebuilding of our bilateral partnership.
- Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met in Niagara on Wednesday, using the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ summit to underline a cautiously strengthening reset in India-Canada relations.
- Anand opened the meeting by expressing her condolences for the victims of Tuesday’s explosion in New Delhi, stressing that Canada “stands with the people of India” at a time of national grief.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand met in Niagara on Wednesday, using the margins of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ summit to underline a cautiously strengthening reset in India-Canada relations.
The discussion — their third this year — focused on widening cooperation in trade, clean energy, security collaboration and people-centric exchanges. The two leaders also reviewed progress on the Canada-India Roadmap 2025, the framework intended to guide bilateral ties through expanded economic and strategic engagement.
Anand opened the meeting by expressing her condolences for the victims of Tuesday’s explosion in New Delhi, stressing that Canada “stands with the people of India” at a time of national grief.
Jaishankar, in a message later posted on X, praised Canada’s stewardship of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting and noted “progress in implementation of the New Roadmap 2025,” adding that he looked forward to “further rebuilding of our bilateral partnership.”
Sustained Cooperation After a Difficult Period
According to Canadian officials, the ministers took stock of ongoing cooperation between law-enforcement agencies and exchanged views on strengthening mobility, trade and energy links. Anand emphasized the need for “sustained collaboration” across sectors, acknowledging India’s growing global weight as the world’s fourth-largest economy and a longstanding diplomatic partner.
The meeting comes after a challenging phase in bilateral ties, and diplomats on both sides described the engagement as a sign of renewed momentum.
India’s Role at the G7
Jaishankar’s presence at the Niagara deliberations underscored India’s evolving role in global decision-making forums, despite not being a G7 member. India was invited as a partner country to contribute to sessions on the Indo-Pacific, the Ukraine conflict, resilient supply chains and sustainable growth.
The Ministry of External Affairs said the visit highlighted India’s commitment to working with major powers while continuing to advocate the priorities of the Global South, particularly on equitable energy transitions, digital transformation and secure supply chains.
Global Challenges in Focus
This year’s G7 meeting convened foreign ministers from leading advanced economies and key partner nations to address a crowded agenda dominated by geopolitical tensions, energy security, climate action and economic stability.
For New Delhi, officials said, the forum provided an opportunity to deepen dialogue with G7 countries on shared concerns while reinforcing India’s steadily expanding diplomatic footprint.
As both India and Canada navigate a complex international environment — and their own bilateral recalibrations — Wednesday’s meeting signaled a pragmatic willingness to rebuild bridges and explore areas of mutual benefit.
