Jaishankar posted a short clip on X, labeling the exchange with Anand as "productive" and hinting at a mutual desire to elevate ties beyond the current level.
Carney, speaking at a UNGA press conference, confirmed that trade talks are well under way, with the aim of more than doubling bilateral trade to C$70 billion per year by 2030. He reiterated the G20 pledge to wrap up negotiations before the summit this year.
The relationship hit a low in September 2023 when Trudeau alleged a link between Indian agents and the murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India denied the claim, and both sides expelled diplomats, reducing staff at their missions.
Carney, who took office in March 2025, and Modi signed a memorandum in June 2025 to restore stability, reinstating high commissioners and scheduling high‑level visits. The two governments also noted "significant progress" toward normalisation this March.
While in New York, Jaishankar also met with Venezuelan, Belarusian and Mexican foreign ministers, discussing energy cooperation and regional matters, but the core focus remained India‑Canada trade.
The two leaders will aim to conclude the trade negotiations before the G20 summit in Miami on December 14‑15, a key milestone that could reshape economic ties between the two nations.