Official sources noted that defense industry cooperation emerged as an important area for collaboration, alongside technical-military cooperation and research and development in the sector.

The dialogue reaffirmed a shared, high-level commitment to expanding strategic and defense cooperation between the two countries, as reflected in the Joint Declaration issued on March 2, 2026, by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, this nation’s Defense Ministry stated.

The military institution reaffirmed that both sides examined concrete objectives to advance and strengthen their partnership comprehensively.

They also exchanged views on regional and global issues and agreed to remain in contact to follow up on discussions and proposals to enhance bilateral cooperation.

In June, Canada’s High Commissioner to India, Chris Cooter, acknowledged that while the current bilateral defense relationship remains relatively modest, Canada’s advanced technology, combined with India’s industrial manufacturing capacity, offers a natural synergy.

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