Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting India to reset strained ties and push deeper trade cooperation with New Delhi.

By Maria Cheng OTTAWA, Feb 27 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives in Mumbai on Friday on his first official visit to India, hoping to reset the sometimes fractious relationship with the world's most populous country as he seeks new global alliances.

Mark Carney will begin his visit in Mumbai on February 27, where he will spend two days engaging with a wide range of Indian and Canadian stakeholders.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney launched his India tour in Mumbai, the nation's bustling finance nerve center, diving into dynamic sessions February 27-28 with top CEOs, trailblazing innovators, educators and Canadian pension fund reps.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is making his first trip to India this week in his latest effort to diversify trade away from the United States and restore relations with the world’s fourth largest economy.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who is currently in Mumbai as part of his four-day India visit, said Ottawa backs US and Israeli strikes on Iran, describing the Islamic Republic as the principal source of instability and terror throughout the Middle East. He also urged all Canadians in Iran to shelter in place.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has landed in Mumbai to kick off a high-stakes 10-day tour of India, Australia and Japan — his first diplomatic mission since his call in Davos for a ‘middle power’ alliance against US-led global disruption.

Carney will remain in the country until March 2, during which time he will hold meetings with business leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The official visit comes at a time when Canada is trying to shift away from its economic dependence on the US. In February 2025, US President Donald Trump imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Canada, exposing its dependence on the American market.

The prime minister said in Mumbai Saturday he wants to ink a comprehensive trade deal with India by the end of the year.