Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney landed in New Delhi on Sunday after a successful stay in Mumbai. Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry, as well as Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada greeted him at the airport with a ceremonial guard of honor.
Official Welcome in the Capital
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on X: “A warm welcome to PM @MarkJCarney as he arrives in Delhi after a productive Mumbai leg. He was accorded a ceremonial static guard reception at the airport and was received by MoS for Commerce & Industry and for Electronics & IT @JitinPrasada.”
Jaiswal highlighted that key discussions lie ahead, including bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.
Engagements During Mumbai Leg
Prime Minister Carney’s official visit to India, at Prime Minister Modi’s invitation, runs from February 27 to March 2. This first official trip kicked off in Mumbai, where he held business meetings with Indian and Canadian CEOs, financial leaders, innovators, educators, and representatives from Canadian pension funds operating in India. These interactions aim to strengthen cooperation across multiple sectors.
High-Level Agenda in Delhi
Delegation-level talks scheduled for March 2 at Hyderabad House will review progress in the India-Canada Strategic Partnership. The leaders will evaluate advancements in trade and investment, energy, critical minerals, agriculture, education, research, innovation, and people-to-people connections, building on their prior summits in Kananaskis in June 2025 and Johannesburg in November 2025.
Prime Ministers Modi and Carney will also share perspectives on regional and global issues before joining the India-Canada CEOs Forum. The visit supports ongoing efforts to advance bilateral ties amid a focus on shared strategic and economic goals.
