Carney will leave on Thursday for India, on a visit that will be closely watched as he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi try to repair ties that effectively ruptured in 2024. "In a more uncertain world, Canada is focused on what we can control," Carney said in a statement announcing the trip. - 'New challenges' -India is a key target and Carney says he wants to more than double bilateral trade, eyeing a target of CAN$70 billion ($51 billion) by 2030. "As our countries face new challenges and opportunities, we must deepen our cooperation with partners to promote our national interests," the Australian prime minister said. Carney will wrap up his tour in Japan, where he will hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 24, 2026 03:33 UTC