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India and Canada Plan to Deepen Their Partnership

India’s foreign minister said the two countries are preparing to take their relationship to a higher level after a productive discussion at the United Nations General Assembly.

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Key Points

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India and Canada aim to strengthen their overall relationship.

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Both sides are advancing trade talks and may sign a free trade agreement.

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A visit by India’s prime minister to Canada is being planned for December.

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Security, cultural exchanges, and energy cooperation were also discussed.

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India held separate talks with Venezuela, Belarus and Mexico about regional matters.

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Summary

Canada’s prime minister highlighted progress in trade negotiations and indicated that the Indian prime minister may visit Canada in December.

The discussions also covered security cooperation, people‑to‑people connections, and a possible free trade agreement called the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.

India’s minister also met officials from Venezuela, Belarus and Mexico to talk about energy ties and regional issues.

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New Words to Learn

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foreign minister
the government official who handles a country’s relations with other countries
productive
helpful and leading to good results
trade negotiations
talks about buying and selling goods and services between countries
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
a detailed agreement to increase trade and economic cooperation
free trade agreement
a deal that lets countries buy and sell without many taxes
security cooperation
working together to keep each other safe
people‑to‑people connections
relationships between ordinary people of two countries
energy ties
agreements to share or help each other with power and fuel
regional
relating to a specific area or group of nearby countries
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