Carney, Modi Meet to Boost Trade, Uranium Deal

0:00World headlines in two minutes or less, you're tuned in to global news today. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi today. The talks aim to reset strain relations and boost trade ties between the two nations. This is Carney's first official visit to India as leader, wrapping up a trip that started in Mumbai last week. A big focus is a potential 10-year uranium supply deal worth nearly $3 billion. Canada, the world's second biggest uranium producer, has supplied India since a nuclear pact kicked in back in 2013. India wants more fuel for its growing nuclear power needs, and this could help Carney position Canada as an energy leader. Relations hit a low in 2023. After Canada accused India of links to the killing of Sikh separatist Hardib Singh Nijar on, Canadian soil, India denied it strongly, leading to a diplomatic freeze. Lately, Canada has softened its stance, saying it sees no current Indian ties to violence

1:03there. Some Canadian Sikhs are upset. Carney skipped Punjab, home to most Indian Sikhs, and a key community in Canada. Activists worry about ongoing threats, and want him to raise transnational repression issues. Officials say the trip prioritizes trade over other stops due to a tight schedule. Analysts see this as a fresh chance for a broad trade pact with both sides eager amid U.S. territories. They'll discuss energy, minerals, and investment at a CEO form later. Carney heads to Australia tonight, but eyes are on any trade breakthroughs from today's meetings. This episode is supported by our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.