India invites Canada’s PM Carney to New Delhi in early 2025 to revive trade talks stalled since 2023 amid diplomatic tensions over a Sikh activist’s killing.

India has invited Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to New Delhi early next year for talks with PM Narendra Modi to strengthen economic ties and advance free-trade negotiations stalled since 2023 amid diplomatic tensions over allegations of Indian involvement in the killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The move follows high-level discussions since the G7 summit, with both nations seeking to boost bilateral trade, which hit a record $23.6 billion in 2024. India is interested in Canadian oil, gas, nuclear energy, fertilizers, agricultural products like canola, and critical minerals, while also seeking investment in Canadian energy projects under clear environmental and Indigenous rights safeguards. A comprehensive trade deal could push annual trade beyond $50 billion. India denies the allegations, criticizes Canada for inaction against Khalistani separatists, and warns it will pursue other markets if Canada does not act. A joint law enforcement declaration was signed recently, and Carney may attend India’s February AI Action Summit.