Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is scheduled to visit India beginning October 12, 2025, with the aim of establishing a framework for strategic cooperation between the two nations. During her trip, Ms. Anand will engage in wide-ranging discussions with Indian officials, including External Affairs Minister S. and Mr. Goyal.
A Canadian readout indicates that these talks will focus on advancing a framework for strategic cooperation across various sectors, including trade diversification, energy transformation, and security. Following her meetings in New Delhi, Minister Anand is also slated to travel to Mumbai, where she will meet with Canadian and Indian firms to explore opportunities supporting investment, job creation, and economic development in both countries.
This visit occurs approximately three weeks after Canada’s National Security Advisor Nathalie Drouin visited India for discussions with her Indian counterpart. The article also notes that India previously expelled an equal number of Canadian diplomats. Additionally, Ms. Anand is scheduled to meet with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to strengthen Canada’s cooperation with a key partner in Southeast Asia.
Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-canada-looking-at-framework-for-strategic-cooperation-during-anands-delhi-visit/article70151567.ece