Indian President extends greetings on Canada’s National Day, appreciates momentum in bilateral ties

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday conveyed warm greetings to the people and government of Canada on the occasion of Canada's National Day, highlighting the importance of the relationship between the two countries and expressing optimism about the renewed momentum in bilateral ties.

In her message to Governor General Mary Simon, President Murmu said India values its longstanding partnership with Canada and looks forward to further expanding cooperation across multiple sectors, including trade, investment, education, innovation and people-to-people exchanges. The President also extended her best wishes for the prosperity and well-being of the Canadian people. (hindustantimes.com)

The greeting assumes significance as New Delhi and Ottawa continue efforts to stabilise diplomatic relations following a prolonged period of tensions. Over the past several months, both governments have taken steps to restore official engagement through high-level diplomatic contacts and discussions on issues of mutual interest.

President Murmu noted that the recent positive momentum in bilateral relations reflects the shared commitment of both countries to deepen cooperation based on mutual respect and common democratic values. She expressed confidence that the partnership would continue to grow for the benefit of both nations.

India and Canada share strong economic and educational ties. Canada is home to one of the largest Indian diaspora communities in the world, while thousands of Indian students pursue higher education at Canadian universities every year. Bilateral trade and investment also remain key pillars of the relationship despite recent diplomatic challenges.

Officials from both countries have been working to revive cooperation in areas such as commerce, technology, clean energy and mobility. The resumption of diplomatic dialogue has been viewed as an important step towards rebuilding trust and strengthening long-term engagement.

Canada Day, observed annually on July 1, commemorates the formation of the Canadian Confederation in 1867 and is celebrated across the country with public events, cultural programmes and official ceremonies.

President Murmu's message is in line with India's diplomatic practice of extending greetings to partner nations on significant national occasions. Such exchanges are often seen as reaffirmations of bilateral goodwill and commitments to continued cooperation.

As both countries seek to move beyond recent diplomatic strains, the exchange of greetings on Canada's National Day is expected to contribute to the broader process of improving bilateral relations and expanding engagement across strategic and economic sectors. (hindustantimes.com)