Mark Carney May Visit India for 2027 Republic Day Celebrations

India is considering inviting Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as the chief guest for its Republic Day celebrations on Jan. 26, 2027, according to media reports. The proposal remains at an early stage, and no formal invitation has been confirmed in the information provided.

The reported consideration comes as India and Canada work toward finalizing a free trade agreement by the end of 2026. The negotiations are part of broader efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries.

Relations between New Delhi and Ottawa have shown signs of improvement since Carney took office, following a period of diplomatic strain during former Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau’s tenure. The potential invitation would signal continued efforts to rebuild bilateral engagement, although no official decision has been announced.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to visit Canada in December 2026, according to the report, as the two countries seek to expand trade and strategic cooperation.

The countries’ national security advisers have also held recent meetings focused on cooperation in areas including terrorism, organized crime and the extradition of alleged offenders. Details of any agreements or specific outcomes from those discussions were not provided in the supplied report.