New Delhi: India and Canada held pre-Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi on Friday, led by Secretary (East) P Kumaran, while the Canadian side was led by Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison.
The pre-consultations follow the bilateral conference in 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, according to the Ministry of External Affairs.
The conversations offered a chance to evaluate the state of India-Canada bilateral relations and exchange views on other global and local concerns.
Both sides declared the significance of India-Canada ties, anchored in shared democratic worths, regard for the guideline of law, and dedication to the concepts of sovereignty and territorial stability, the Ministry of External Affairs specified.
They likewise invited the development attained because June 2025, consisting of the return of High Commissioners to each other’s capitals.
In line with the understanding reached in between the 2 Prime Ministers to bring back stability in the relationship and pursue a positive and well balanced collaboration, the 2 sides consented to start essential actions to reactivate bilateral discussion systems throughout varied domains, consisting of trade, defence, energy, civil nuclear, security and police, vital minerals, area, science and innovation, and farming, according to Ministry of External Affairs.
To support the strong people-to-people linkages and broaden financial chances in between India and Canada, both sides likewise chose to constructively resolve capacity-related problems at their particular Missions and Consulates.
Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison likewise had a chance to independently consult with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri.
“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,” MEA representative Randhir Jaiswal composed on X.
