Canadian delegation to discuss security and economic matters

A Canadian delegation, which is on a six-day visit to India, is going to discuss global and regional security, economic prosperity and other bilateral matters with top Indian Government officials and leaders during their stay between October 12 to October 17.

"Issues surrounding global security, terrorism and economic prosperity will be the focus of our discussions with the Modi Government as we look to this next chapter with a wealth of optimism," Canada's Foreign Affairs Minister John Baird said.

The delegation comprises of Minister John Baird, Canada's International trade Minister Ed Fast, National Revenue Minister Kerry-Lynne Findlay and Indo Canadian MP and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs Deepak Obhrai along with other officials..

Minister Baird further said, ""Canada and India share a special bond and have clearly laid out the importance of our relationship through the Canada-India Strategic Dialogue. The recent transition in India marks an important chapter in our relationship, one that Canada looks forward to deepening and broadening."

Baird and Fast will also meet with Indian ministers and business leaders to bring new energy and ambition to the partnership between Canada and India.

Minister Fast will then lead a six-day, three-city trade mission to Mumbai, Delhi and Chandigarh to boost Canada and India's trade and investment partnerships. They will be joined by representatives of 14 Canadian organizations, including small and medium-sized enterprises, looking for opportunities to export to India.

Parliamentary Secretary Obhrai will lead a delegation comprising representatives of six Canadian organizations to Jaipur, Hyderabad and Mumbai to strengthen the Canada-India bilateral relationship in areas such as regional security, education and trade.