New Delhi [India], September 20 (HBTV): India and Canada held pre-Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on Friday, led by Secretary (East) P. Kumaran and Canadian Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the discussions followed the bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on 17 June 2025.
The consultations provided an opportunity to review the state of India-Canada relations and exchange views on international and regional issues. Both sides reaffirmed the importance of ties anchored in shared democratic values, respect for the rule of law, and commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity, the MEA stated.
The two sides welcomed progress since June 2025, including the return of High Commissioners to each other’s capitals. They also agreed to initiate steps to reactivate bilateral dialogue mechanisms across diverse domains, including trade, defence, energy, civil nuclear cooperation, security and law enforcement, critical minerals, space, science and technology, and agriculture.
To strengthen people-to-people linkages and expand economic opportunities, both sides decided to constructively address capacity-related issues at their respective missions and consulates.
Deputy Foreign Minister Morrison also met separately with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal wrote on X: ‘India & Canada held pre-FOC consultations in New Delhi on Sept 19, led by Secretary (East) P. Kumaran & Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison. Both sides welcomed the return of High Commissioners, reviewed bilateral ties, agreed to reactivate all dialogue mechanisms, & address capacity issues at respective diplomatic missions.’
(ANI)