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Anand Sets Oct. 12–17 Trip to India, Singapore and China for Indo-Pacific Push

Ottawa aims to reopen high‑level channels across the Indo‑Pacific to position Canada as a trusted partner.

In this image posted on September 29, 2025, India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (left) with Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Anita Anand during a meeting, in New York, USA. (PTI)
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Image of the map of the world, with half of the maple leaf, and the Canada logo, with the following text overlayed: India, Singapore, China

Overview

  • Global Affairs Canada confirmed the six‑day visit as part of the Indo‑Pacific Strategy to deepen economic, security and diplomatic ties.
  • In New Delhi, Anita Anand will meet S. Jaishankar and Piyush Goyal as the two countries move toward a framework on trade diversification, energy transformation and security.
  • A Mumbai stop will feature meetings with Canadian and Indian firms to advance investment, job creation and commercial opportunities.
  • In Singapore, Anand will meet Vivian Balakrishnan, spotlight progress toward a Canada‑ASEAN free trade agreement targeted for conclusion in 2026, and mark 60 years of Canada‑Singapore ties.
  • Talks in China with Wang Yi will continue engagement on the bilateral relationship, discuss the Canada‑China Strategic Partnership, and note 55 years of diplomatic relations, building on a commitment by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Li Qiang to regularize communications.