Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a two-day visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Canada, scheduled for 11 and 12 December, with the two countries aiming to deepen ties across trade, energy, technology, and security. During a stop at a Calgary restaurant, Carney confirmed the dates, telling those present that a phone call with Modi had already taken place to discuss the planned trip.

The Indian High Commission in Ottawa announced via X that Modi's visit would fall on 11 and 12 December, following an earlier indication that the trip could extend to both Toronto and Ottawa. The two leaders had reached an understanding to advance the bilateral relationship and pursue tangible outcomes across priority areas.

Talks on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement formed part of a broader push by both nations to deepen trade ties, with the announcement arriving as relations between them entered a fresh phase of diplomatic activity. On Friday, however, India's Ministry of External Affairs indicated that scheduling for the dates had yet to be finalised.

The ministry's external affairs spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, noted that Canada's foreign minister had paid a visit to India in the days prior. A meeting with the external affairs minister took place, during which the two sides reviewed the current state of bilateral relations. A visit to the Prime Minister was also part of her schedule, and the topic of a planned visit by Modi to Canada was raised during the meeting.

Jaiswal indicated that the timing of any visit by Modi would be disclosed when deemed appropriate, as both nations work toward concluding CEPA talks before the close of 2026 — an accord that forms part of a broader push to double the volume of bilateral trade by 2030.

A bilateral trade agreement and avenues for deeper cooperation formed the core of talks between Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Modi when Anand arrived in New Delhi. Among the subjects discussed were trade, investment, energy, education, cultural exchange, technology, and security.

A government readout from Ottawa noted that the two leaders discussed a trade mission to India led by International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, with both sides pointing to that delegation as a step toward deepening economic ties and broadening engagement across the Indo-Pacific region. The readout further indicated that Anand and Modi underscored the goal of concluding a comprehensive economic partnership agreement before the year's end, citing the Sidhu-led mission as evidence of the partnership's forward momentum.

After the meeting, Modi told reporters the exchange had been worthwhile and that India remained committed to deepening its relationship with Canada, adding that he had been glad to meet with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. Posting on X, Modi conveyed that the two sides had held talks aimed at deepening bilateral ties across trade, technology, security, energy, education, and people-to-people exchanges, and that his government viewed a forward-looking partnership with Canada as one that should yield concrete benefits for citizens of both nations.

Anand conveyed a positive outlook on the bilateral relationship, noting that the two nations held room to deepen ties across trade, investment, and security, and adding that both countries carried the capacity to build a more prosperous future through joint efforts. Anand told reporters she had held talks with Modi in New Delhi covering areas of trade, investment, and security, and she noted that engagement between the two countries — from Carney's earlier visit to the ongoing Team Canada Trade Mission — pointed toward a broader intent to convert shared goals into concrete, enduring benefits for both nations, with Canada expecting to host Modi in December.

A phone call between Modi and Carney laid the groundwork for the trip, with both leaders agreeing to deepen bilateral ties. Modi described the exchange as cordial and productive, and underlined the value of deeper ties between the two nations, posting on X that India and Canada were jointly working toward a more stable and prosperous world. A statement from the Canadian Prime Minister's Office indicated that both leaders had pledged to conclude CEPA negotiations as soon as possible and to pursue efforts aimed at doubling bilateral trade by 2030.

On the agenda during Anand's trip were conversations covering progress made under the shared bilateral roadmap. A bilateral security exchange hosted in India the week prior drew positive reception from both parties, forming part of an ongoing channel of engagement on security and law-enforcement matters conducted at national security adviser level.