India And Canada Sign $2.6 Billion Uranium Supply Agreement

Uranium Deal Signed During High-Level Visit

  • India and Canada established a $2.6 billion uranium supply contract which they finalized on Monday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met at Hyderabad House to finalize the agreement.
  • The two leaders decided to start negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) between their countries. The two sides aim to establish economic and strategic partnerships through this new framework.

India Will Develop Its Civil Nuclear Energy Program

  • The uranium deal will provide India with continuous nuclear energy program operating resources. The agreement guarantees ongoing energy protection which enables nuclear facilities to function smoothly.
  • Prime Minister Modi stated that both countries will develop their small reactor and advanced reactor systems through their collaborative efforts. The partnership will enable technology transfer between partners while promoting development in clean energy sector.

CEPA Talks Target 2026 Deadline

Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that India and Canada plan to complete their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement by 2026. The proposed agreement will boost trade activities and investment opportunities while fostering closer economic ties between the two countries.

Reference to Swami Vivekananda

  • Prime Minister Carney used the visit to commemorate Swami Vivekananda's 1893 historic visit to Canada. He quoted Vivekananda’s message: “Arise, awake, and do not stop until the goal is reached.”
  • Carney is visiting India at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. The visit reflects continuing diplomatic relations between the two countries.