NYT writes ties were 'largely frozen’ after Trudeau’s accusations. But thaw began after a meeting between Modi & Carney last June as Canada looks for markets beyond ‘suddenly unreliable US’.
India and Canada make roadmap for cooperation, thrust on minerals and energy, as both sides agree that 'trade is cornerstone' for bilateral growth. Roadmap also for tech, AI, critical minerals.
Justin Trudeau, who sought his 15 seconds of fame by damaging ties with India to protect his own government in September 2023, undid over two decades of careful diplomacy.
Trudeau announced in January that he would step down after more than 9 years in power as his approval rating plummeted, forcing the ruling party to quickly find his successor.
The next prime minister will have to negotiate with U.S. President Trump as he threatens additional tariffs on Canada & may soon face the Conservatives in a general election.
The Canadian Prime Minister will meet with Holocaust survivors, hear their stories, remember those senselessly killed, and vow to continuously oppose antisemitism, hatred, and bigotry.
While an immediate reversal of accusations against Indian diplomats in Canada should not be expected, Canadian political parties must distance themselves from radical elements within Indian diaspora.
India’s university towns initiative is an opportunity to do something we have never managed at scale: build knowledge ecosystems rather than knowledge silos.
Share of trade with FTA partners rose from 4.6% in 2006 to 28.8% in 2024. India is currently negotiating or advancing agreements with US, Israel, GCC, Canada & Mexico.
American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.
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