Mark Carney Elected Canada’s Prime Minister; India Hopes for Stronger Ties

Mark Carney has been eleected as Canada’s new Prime Minister as his Liberal Party won the most seats in the election. However, they didn’t win enough to have a majority, meaning Carney will need to collaborate with other political parties to make decisions and pass laws.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to X to congratulate Carney on his win. He also highlighted the shared values between India and Canada, such as democracy and the rule of law. Modi also expressed his eagerness to work together to strengthen the relationship between the two nations.

Carney has emphasized that the Canada-India relationship is very important to him, both personally and for business purposes. He is expected to work on improving ties with India, especially after a difficult period under the previous Canadian leadership.

The election has gained international attention, particularly due to past tensions between Canada and the US, especially surrounding trade issues during former US President Donald Trump’s administration.