Piyush Goyal Holds Breakfast Meeting with Canadian Minister to Advance CEPA Talks

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a warm and engaging breakfast meeting with Canada's Minister of International Trade, Maninder Sidhu, and the accompanying Canadian delegation to discuss advancing negotiations on the proposed India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening bilateral economic relations.

During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on the importance of a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement that ensures meaningful market access, harnesses the complementarities of the two economies and creates fresh opportunities for trade and investment. Goyal emphasised the importance of deepening commercial engagement and expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.

Reaffirming their shared commitment to strengthening India-Canada economic ties, both sides expressed confidence in taking the bilateral partnership to new heights, with CEPA expected to serve as a catalyst for greater trade, investment and shared prosperity.