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Indian High Commissioner discusses bilateral ties with Alberta Premier
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Indian High Commissioner Dinesh K. Patnaik advanced energy, agriculture, and technology discussions amid stalled public trust and rising economic stakes.
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Anushka Pathak - Tue, 25, Nov 2025
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik / Courtesy: @ABDanielleSmith via ‘X’
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith met Indian High Commissioner to Canada Dinesh K. Patnaik on Nov. 24 at the legislature for a bilateral discussion that placed economic pragmatism at the forefront.
The meeting focused on the province’s drive to expand its footprint in one of the world’s fastest-growing markets.
Smith, in an X post, called the conversation a “pleasure” and said they discussed “how we can take that partnership to the next level.” She pointed to Alberta’s capacity to supply “safe, reliable energy” and “high-quality agricultural products,” signalling a direct appeal to India’s rising demand for fuel, food security, and diversified supply chains.
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Smith underscored the “strong Indo-Canadian community,” noting Alberta’s more than 100,000 residents of Indian origin who often serve as commercial and cultural intermediaries. She referenced existing Indian investments in petrochemicals and real estate and said there remains “huge potential ahead.”
Alberta has deep and growing ties with India and today I had the pleasure of meeting His Excellency @DineshKPatnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, to talk about how we can take that partnership to the next level.
— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) November 24, 2025
We discussed Alberta’s role in helping meet India’s… pic.twitter.com/YExiAwoXI4
Patnaik’s visit came against the backdrop of improving bilateral ties. In a recent CBC interview, he maintained that “building blocks of Indo-Canadian relations haven’t changed” despite recent tensions, adding that dialogue has improved since the Modi-Carney G7 meeting in Kananaskis. His stop in Edmonton, just a day after the prime ministers’ G20 interaction, extended that message to the provincial stage.
Modi-Carney G20 Meet
On Nov. 23, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg and agreed to launch Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement negotiations.
The planned pact spans goods, services, investment, agriculture, digital trade, mobility, and sustainability, following what both leaders described as “positive momentum” from earlier foreign-ministry talks.
Additionally, Carney has accepted Prime Minister Modi’s invitation to visit India in early 2026, according to a statement issued by the office of the Prime Minister of Canada.
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