India-Canada Uranium Deal and Economic Partnership

India and Canada have signed a landmark agreement for the long-term supply of uranium, marking a significant step in their civil nuclear cooperation. This deal was a key outcome of discussions between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Beyond uranium, the two nations also agreed to collaborate on small modular reactors and advanced reactors, and to expedite the finalization of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement. Several other Memoranda of Understanding were formalized, covering critical mineral cooperation, renewable energy promotion, and cultural exchanges. A trilateral MoU on technology and innovation cooperation was also signed with Australia. The leaders also discussed defense cooperation, maritime domain awareness, and shared concerns regarding terrorism, radicalization, and the security situation in West Asia, emphasizing a renewed and expanded partnership between the two democracies.