After Years Of Strain, Mark Carney Uses PM Modi's Historic Milestone To Signal India-Canada Reset

Published 10 June 2026 · local

After Years Of Strain, Mark Carney Uses PM Modi's Historic Milestone To Signal India-Canada Reset Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 22:25 IST Among

After Years Of Strain, Mark Carney Uses PM Modi's Historic Milestone To Signal India-Canada Reset Published By, Last Updated: June 10, 2026, 22:25 IST Among those who greeted PM Modi was Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who highlighted the renewed momentum in the partnership between New Delhi and Ottawa Rapid Read Canadian PM Mark Carney (L) moved to repair the relationship with India, inviting PM Narendra Modi (R) to the G7 summit in Kananaskis in June last year where the two met bilaterally on Canadian soil. (Image: Reuters/File) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a flurry of congratulatory messages from leaders across the globe as he turned India’s longest-serving elected head of government, completing 12 consecutive years in office. Among those who greeted PM Modi was Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, who highlighted the renewed momentum in the partnership between New Delhi and Ottawa. In a post on ‘X’, Carney wrote: “Congratulations, Prime Minister @narendramodi, on becoming the longest-serving uninterrupted Indian prime minister in office." Félicitations, Monsieur le Premier Ministre @narendramodi, d’être devenu le premier ministre indien ayant exercé ces fonctions le plus longtemps sans interruption.À l’heure où le Canada et l’Inde renouvellent leur partenariat, je me réjouis à l’idée de poursuivre le travail que… Mark Carney (@MarkJCarney) June 10, 2026 PM Carney expressed optimism that the two nations would continue to work together in their respective national interests.

“At a time when Canada and India are renewing their partnership, I am delighted at the prospect of continuing the work we are doing together to ensure greater prosperity for the people of our two countries", he added. Prime Minister Narendra Modi completed 4,399 days in office on Wednesday, as he surpassed the record of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru — India’s first Prime Minister — as the elected head of government. On May 26, 2014, Narendra Modi was sworn in as the Prime Minister after the BJP-led Democratic Alliance (NDA) stormed to power, ended a decade-long rule of the Congress. Attempt To Repair Fractured Ties? Carney’s approach towards the ties with India marks a shift from the previous phase of strained relations, which had been characterised by diplomatic friction and disagreements over multiple issues. The shift can also be defined by Carney-led government’s efforts to repair strained relations with India in the aftermath of the trade war started by U.S. President Donald Trump in early 2025. Back in February, the Canadian PM made an official visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since assuming the office.