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Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand’s first official visit to India signals a reset in bilateral ties. With key meetings in New Delhi and Mumbai, the visit focuses on trade, security, and economic cooperation, reviving strained relations through strategic engagement and diplomacy.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Arrives in India
New Delhi: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in New Delhi, the capital of India, on Sunday, October 12, 2025. This is her first official visit to India after being appointed as Finance Minister of Canada in May.
During her visit, she will meet with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal. These meetings will discuss developing a framework for strategic partnership on issues such as trade, energy, and security.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "This visit will help advance India-Canada relations in a positive direction, deepen economic cooperation, and further strengthen our people-to-people ties."
A warm welcome to FM @AnitaAnandMP of Canada on her first official visit to New Delhi.
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— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 12, 2025
After New Delhi, Minister Anand will also travel to Mumbai, where she will meet with Indian and Canadian companies. Her aim is to promote investment, employment, and economic opportunities between the two countries.
Anita Anand visits India to rebuild old ties between India and Canada
This visit comes at a time when relations between the two countries are gradually improving. In September, Canadian National Security Advisor Nathalie Drouin visited India and held extensive talks with Indian NSA Ajit Doval.
Just days later, Canada designated the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a terrorist organization, a positive signal from India's perspective.
In 2023, then-Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau accused India of involvement in the murder of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a claim India described as "absurd." Diplomatic relations between the two countries had soured significantly.
However, relations between the two countries have begun to return to normal since Mark Carney became Prime Minister and won the April 2025 election.
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After India, Anita Anand will also visit China and Singapore. In China, she will meet with Foreign Minister Wang Yi, while in Singapore, she will meet with her counterpart Vivian Balakrishnan.
Anita Anand's visit to India is considered a major step towards reviving India-Canada relations. This visit is expected to provide a new impetus to bilateral trade, security cooperation, and people-to-people ties.
