External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand on Tuesday (local time) on the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara, where they reviewed progress in bilateral cooperation under the India-Canada Roadmap 2025. In a post on X, Jaishankar said he was pleased to meet Anand, congratulating her on hosting the G7 meeting and appreciating the ongoing implementation of the New Roadmap 2025. He added that he looks forward to strengthening the bilateral partnership further.

Their meeting follows last month’s discussions in India, where both ministers agreed on a New Roadmap for India-Canada relations based on shared democratic values, respect for sovereignty, and the rule of law, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. During his visit to Canada, Jaishankar also held talks with his counterparts from South Africa, Mexico, France, Germany, and Brazil, as well as with Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe, to boost cooperation across multiple sectors.

He met South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola and Mexican Foreign Minister Juan Ramon de la Fuente, focusing on trade, health, pharmaceuticals, and technology. With Premier Moe, discussions centred on collaboration in energy, food, and fertilisers. Jaishankar also met German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul to advance India-Germany strategic ties and discuss developments in West Asia, Afghanistan, and the Indo-Pacific. His talks with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira covered strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, health, and technology.

Jaishankar is in Canada from November 11 to 13 to attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting with Outreach Partners at the invitation of Canada’s Foreign Minister. India’s participation underscores its commitment to working with global partners on shared challenges and amplifying the Global South’s voice in international forums. The G7 meeting includes foreign ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US, and the EU, along with outreach nations such as India, Australia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, South Africa, and Ukraine.