NEW DELHI: Foreign Minister of Canada Anita Anand called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

During the meeting, Prime Minister Modi and Foreign Minister Anand discussed ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral ties and expand cooperation in areas of mutual interest, including trade, science and technology, defence, security, energy, education, people-to-people ties and multilateral cooperation.

Prime Minister emphasised the importance of sustaining the momentum in bilateral engagement and translating it into tangible outcomes, including through early conclusion of negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). 

They also exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest.

Prime Minister conveyed his warm greetings to Prime Minister Carney and said that he looked forward to continuing their engagements.