New Delhi: Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand arrived in New Delhi on Sunday as part of a multi-nation diplomatic tour from October 12 to 17, which will also include Singapore and China.

During her visit to India, Anita is scheduled to meet External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss strategic cooperation, focusing on trade diversification, energy transformation, and regional security. She will also visit Mumbai to engage with Canadian and Indian businesses, fostering investment, economic growth, and job creation.

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In Singapore, Anita will meet Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to strengthen bilateral relations as both countries mark 60 years of diplomatic ties. She is expected to highlight progress in negotiations toward a free trade agreement between Canada and ASEAN member states, aiming for completion in 2026.

Anita’s tour will conclude in China, where she will meet senior officials, including Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs and China’s Foreign Minister, to advance bilateral cooperation on trade, economic collaboration, and regional stability, coinciding with 55 years of diplomatic ties between Canada and China.

Commenting on the tour, Anita Anand said, “For Canada to be strong at home, we need strong, stable partnerships abroad. I am building bridges and increasing cooperation with India, Singapore, and China.” The visit forms part of Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy, aimed at enhancing its engagement with key regional partners and positioning the country as a reliable partner in the Indo-Pacific region.
(With ANI inputs)