New Delhi, Nov. 11 -- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday held a meeting with Canada's Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu and the accompanying Canadian delegation to discuss advancing negotiations on the India-Canada Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and strengthening bilateral economic ties.

In a social media post, Goyal said the two sides discussed the importance of a balanced and mutually beneficial agreement that delivers meaningful market access, leverages the complementarities of their economies and creates new opportunities for trade and investment.

Goyal said, "Had a warm and engaging breakfast meeting with Mr. Maninder Sidhu, Minister of International Trade of Canada, and...