“I’m feeling very, very optimistic and energetic that we can get it done in the coming months,” Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu told Reuters in an interview during a visit to India’s financial capital Mumbai.
“We’re having conversations with Indian firms on how they can access those projects, but also how they can invest and secure supply in those projects,” Sidhu said, declining to share further details.
Beyond liquefied natural gas, both countries are looking to expand cooperation in nuclear energy, where India is looking to significantly boost capacity.
“Canada has a long history in the nuclear industry, and I do see a lot of benefit for Canadian companies and industries to help build up a supply chain here in India,” Sidhu said.
Ira Dugal, Reuters: Canada optimistic about concluding trade talks with India by year-end, minister says