Minister Sidhu speaks with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry
Readout
December 4, 2025– Ottawa, Canada - Global Affairs Canada
Yesterday, the Honourable Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade, spoke with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry.
Minister Sidhu and Minister Goyal exchanged views on the Canada-India economic relationship and advancing commercial links between the two countries, building on discussions from the Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment that took place in November in India.
The ministers also discussed preparations to launch negotiations for a new comprehensive economic partnership agreement that was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in South Africa last month.
Minister Sidhu looks forward to welcoming Minister Goyal to Canada in the new year.
Related products
- Minister Sidhu concludes visit to India, advancing trade and investment opportunities
- Minister Sidhu speaks with India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry
Associated links
Contacts
Huzaif Qaisar
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of International Trade
343-575-8816
Huzaif.Qaisar@international.gc.ca
Media Relations Office
Global Affairs Canada
media@international.gc.ca
Follow us on X: @CanadaTrade
Like us on Facebook: Canada’s international trade - Global Affairs Canada