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Prime Minister Modi on Monday announced the launch of India-Canada Defense Dialogue in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. A long-term uranium supply agreement between the two countries and a goal of increasing mutual trade to $50 billion by 2030 were also announced.

These announcements came after PM Modi's talks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in New Delhi. PM Modi was addressing the joint press meeting at Hyderabad House on March 2 after the exchange of Memorandum of Understanding aimed at enhancing Canada-India partnership in energy and essential minerals, technology and AI, talent and culture, and defence. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Foreign Minister S Jaishankar have signed three MoUs i.e. Critical Mineral Cooperation, Promotion of Use of Renewable Energy and Exchange of Cultural Cooperation.

Increasing cooperation in defense and security

After signing the MoUs, Prime Minister Modi while talking to the media said that the increasing cooperation in the field of defense and security is a symbol of our deep mutual trust and the maturity of our relationship. We will work to increase defense industries, maritime domain awareness and military exchanges. For this purpose, today we have decided to start India-Canada Defense Dialogue.

Apart from this, PM Modi said that people-to-people ties are the real strength of relations between Canada and India and we have taken many important decisions to strengthen these relations. Emphasizing further on India's commitment to peace, he said that India's views on many tensions in the world are clear. We have always appealed for peace and stability. When two democracies stand together, the voice of peace becomes even stronger.

PM also spoke on Middle East

Talking about the situation in West Asia, PM Modi said that the current situation in West Asia is a matter of deep concern for us. India supports resolving all disputes through dialogue and diplomacy. We will work together with all countries for the safety of all Indian citizens in this area. PM Modi further said that Carney's visit has given new strength to all the sectors of our partnership. I once again thank you from the bottom of my heart for your deep commitment towards India.

Partnership regarding LPG

India has also announced a new strategic energy partnership with Canada including LNG, LPG, Uranium, Solar and Hydrogen. PM Modi announced the creation of India-Canada Pulse Protein Center of Excellence in India.

Meanwhile, in a statement issued from the office of the Canadian PM, it was said that Canada is a Pacific country and strong relations in the Indo-Pacific are very important for its security and sovereignty.