Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tireless dedication has earned high marks from an unlikely admirer: Canada’s PM Mark Carney. At a Sydney think-tank event, Carney celebrated Modi’s governance model, his unbroken 25-year service without holidays, and his knack for massive public mobilization—think 250,000-strong rallies every week.
‘He’s one of a kind,’ Carney said of Modi, whose meetings revealed the blueprint for India’s economic and digital leaps. Key to this is a results-driven approach: Direct Benefit Transfers minimize waste, UPI enables instant, leak-proof payments, and tech reforms integrate millions into formal finance.
Carney marveled at Modi’s equilibrium—steering India on international podiums while zeroing in on citizens’ routines. ‘He’s elevating emerging India globally while enhancing lives at home,’ he remarked. India’s strategic patience, rooted in 1947’s non-alignment, has positioned it ahead of geopolitical curves, Carney added with a nod.
Turning to Canada-India prospects, Carney flagged AI and innovation as prime collaboration zones, where mutual flexibility could yield big wins. He candidly addressed hurdles in relations but stressed ongoing resets: substantial advances in trade and security over 11 months. Carney’s address underscores Canada’s intent to fortify bonds with Modi’s India, blending admiration with pragmatic diplomacy.