During his three-day official visit to Canada, Piyush Goyal visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and attended a community reception organised by the Consulate General of India. In a post on X, Goyal said he prayed for peace, prosperity, and the well-being of everyone. He described the temple as a representation of spirituality, harmony, service, and shared values, adding that it reflects the strong cultural and people-to-people connections that continue to deepen ties between India and Canada.

At the community event, Goyal highlighted India’s rapid economic progress under the leadership of Narendra Modi. He spoke about the growing opportunities in trade, investment, innovation, and people-to-people engagement through the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). He also praised the Indian diaspora for acting as a strong bridge between the two countries through contributions in business, technology, academia, innovation, and community leadership while preserving Indian cultural values abroad.

Goyal paid homage at the Kanishka Memorial in memory of the victims of Air India Flight 182 bombing and met their family members. Calling it one of the deadliest acts of terrorism in aviation history, he said India and Canada are working together to ensure such incidents are never repeated. Goyal’s visit to Canada from May 25 to 27 comes as New Delhi and Ottawa intensify discussions on the proposed CEPA, which is seen as crucial for revitalising bilateral economic ties. During the trip, he met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Agriculture and Agri-Food Minister Heath MacDonald, and International Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu, among others.

He also interacted with leading Canadian business figures to explore investment opportunities and strengthen bilateral economic cooperation. Discussions mainly focused on financial services, infrastructure, sustainable agriculture, and critical minerals processing, while underlining the importance of stronger trade, investment, and technology partnerships between the two nations.

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