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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will undertake an official visit to India, Australia and Japan from February 26 to March 7, according to a statement issued by his office.

The visit will focus on strengthening economic and strategic partnerships across trade, energy, technology and defence, as Canada seeks to diversify its global engagement amid a shifting geopolitical landscape.

Carney will begin his trip in India, visiting Mumbai and New Delhi. In the capital, he is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation. The talks are expected to centre on trade, energy collaboration, artificial intelligence, talent mobility, cultural exchanges and defence ties.

He will also interact with business leaders to explore new investment opportunities and encourage stronger commercial partnerships between Canadian and Indian firms.

This marks Carney’s first visit to India since assuming office, succeeding Justin Trudeau.

According to the Canadian government, India was Canada’s seventh-largest goods and services trading partner in 2024, with bilateral trade reaching approximately $30.8 billion. During the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit, both countries agreed to formally launch negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), with the goal of increasing two-way trade to $70 billion by 2030.

Following his India visit, Carney will travel to Sydney and Canberra for meetings with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Discussions are expected to cover defence and maritime security, critical minerals, trade and advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence. Carney is also set to address both Houses of Australia’s Parliament — the first such speech by a Canadian Prime Minister in nearly two decades — and meet business leaders to promote bilateral investment.

In Tokyo, Carney will hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The discussions will focus on clean energy, advanced manufacturing, critical minerals, food security and deeper cooperation in security and defence, particularly in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

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The Canadian government said the three-nation visit reflects Ottawa’s efforts to build a more resilient and diversified economy by strengthening ties with key Indo-Pacific partners. In a statement, Carney emphasised that Canada is prioritising economic resilience, new trade relationships and international investment to ensure long-term prosperity at home.