Mark Carney, Canada’s Prime Minister, used a platform at Sydney’s Lowy Institute to extol PM Narendra Modi’s leadership, calling him uniquely disciplined amid a grueling schedule. Carney shared anecdotes from their talks, spotlighting Modi’s 25-year no-vacation record and his rallies that routinely attract 250,000 enthusiasts.
At the heart of Carney’s praise: Modi’s push for efficient governance. Economic overhauls, digital payments via UPI, and DBT schemes cut leakages, channeling funds straight to beneficiaries—rural or roadside alike. These moves formalize economies at scale, a motivation Carney found profoundly impactful.
Modi’s genius, per Carney, lies in blending high-stakes global engagement with everyday empathy. Leading ‘rising India’ internationally, he simultaneously uplifts common lives—a rare feat. Carney also applauded India’s foresight, quipping its non-alignment since independence foreshadowed today’s shifts.
Prospects for partnership abound, Carney said, in AI and strategic tech demanding agility. Relations have faced strains, yet 11 months show real headway in economics and security. ‘Canada desires robust relations with India,’ Carney affirmed, envisioning deepened Ottawa-Delhi collaboration in a shifting world order.