Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on a visit to India. He will address the industry community with the aim of doubling trade and reshaping relations and will meet with Prime Minister Modi and Foreign Minister Jaishankar in New Delhi.
Mark Carney Arrives in Mumbai (Image Source: Internet)
New Delhi: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in India on Friday, February 27, 2026. His visit comes at a time of strained relations between Canada and the United States. It is believed that Carney wants to offset this loss by strengthening economic and diplomatic ties with India.
Upon his arrival in Mumbai, he will address key industry leaders and discuss ways to increase investment and trade.
Prime Minister Carney's primary objective is to double bilateral trade with India and explore new investment opportunities. He will also address the India-Canada CEO Forum, where business leaders from both countries will discuss new avenues for economic cooperation.
Experts believe that this visit could inject new energy into the trade relationship between the two countries.
After attending events in Mumbai, Mark Carney will depart for New Delhi on March 1. On March 2nd, he will meet with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Several important Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) are expected to be exchanged during this period.
Issues such as trade, investment, education, technology, and strategic cooperation are expected to be discussed during these meetings.
This visit is being seen as an attempt to give a new direction to India-Canada relations. The two countries have long been partners in trade and educational cooperation, but recent global developments have necessitated a new strategy.
Prime Minister Carney will return to Canada after the meetings and events.
