Ottawa, Oct 11 (NationPress) Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is set to commence a diplomatic journey to India, Singapore, and China from October 12 to 17 (Canadian time) aimed at enhancing cooperation and fortifying bilateral relations as part of Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy, according to a government announcement on Saturday.

"Today, the Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, revealed her upcoming travels to India, Singapore, and China from October 12 to October 17 to foster bilateral relations and collaboration with these nations under Canada's Indo-Pacific Strategy," stated the Canadian government in an official release.

While in India, commencing October 13 (Indian time), Anand will engage with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal, as both countries strive to establish a framework for strategic cooperation on vital matters such as trade diversification, energy transformation, and security. This visit is part of the Carney administration's efforts to mend relations with India.

Anand is also scheduled to visit Mumbai to collaborate with Canadian and Indian businesses focused on investment, job creation, and economic opportunities in both nations.

This visit follows a significant meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in June during the G7 Summit held in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, aimed at revitalizing strained ties.

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri mentioned that the two leaders had a "very positive and constructive meeting" and reached an agreement on "calibrated steps to restore stability to the relationship."

"Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada recently concluded a very positive and constructive meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit here in Kananaskis, Canada," Misri had stated.

This meeting highlighted the mutual desire to reset the India-Canada relationship, which has encountered recent challenges.

This renewed engagement was complemented by the appointments of new High Commissioners -- Christopher Cooter as Canada's envoy to New Delhi, and Dinesh K. Patnaik as India's High Commissioner to Ottawa.

Last month, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval also met with his Canadian counterpart, Nathalie G. Drouin, to discuss enhancing bilateral collaboration in areas like counterterrorism, combating transnational organized crime, and intelligence exchanges.

According to the MEA, both sides recognized the clear momentum for rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation at the highest levels of political leadership. They had fruitful discussions on advancing the bilateral relationship, particularly in counterterrorism, addressing transnational organized crime, and intelligence exchanges.

Both nations also agreed to closely collaborate on the future and adopt a cooperative approach toward a rejuvenated chapter in bilateral relations.

After her visit to India, Anand will proceed to Singapore to meet Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan to "further enhance Canada's collaboration with one of its most significant partners in Southeast Asia," as noted in the statement.

As Canada and Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations, Anand will emphasize advancements on the proposed Canada-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement and advocate for concluding negotiations by 2026.

In the final segment of her tour, Anand will head to China to meet Foreign Minister Wang Yi and continue dialogues on the Canada-China Strategic Partnership, commemorating 55 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two nations.

"This meeting builds upon the commitment made by Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese Premier Li Qiang to regularize communication channels between the two countries. The ministers will discuss the Canada-China Strategic Partnership, the evolving bilateral and global context, as well as matters of significance to the Canadian economy," the statement concluded.