Canada, India Pledge to Finalize Trade Deal With Aim to Double Bilateral Trade by 2030, Carney's Office Says

12:07 PM EDT, 10/13/2026 (MT Newswires) -- Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reaffirmed their commitment to conclude negotiations on a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) as soon as possible, said Carney's press office following a call between the two leaders on Tuesday. The two prime ministers supported the goal of doubling bilateral trade by 2030, the statement said. The leaders welcomed closer cooperation in areas including finance, defense and artificial intelligence, highlighting a Team Canada trade mission to India and Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand's visit to New Delhi to advance shared priorities in trade, energy and bilateral relations, the statement added. Modi is scheduled to make an official visit to Canada in December.