New Delhi: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has described Narendra Modi as a highly focused and distinctive global leader following his recent visit to India.
Speaking at an event organised by the Lowy Institute in Australia, Carney shared his impressions after meeting Modi during discussions held earlier this week in New Delhi and Mumbai.
During the conversation, the moderator referred to Modi as a dominant figure in global politics, prompting Carney to reflect on the Indian prime minister’s leadership style and long political career. He described Modi as an exceptional leader with an intense work ethic, noting that he has served in public office for about 25 years without taking a day off. According to Carney, Modi has consistently remained active in political outreach, regularly addressing massive public gatherings across the country.
Carney also highlighted Modi’s emphasis on delivering tangible results, particularly in the area of financial and digital reforms. He praised India’s digital payment infrastructure, especially the Unified Payments Interface, describing it as a transformative system that allows real time transfers directly to individuals.
The Canadian leader noted that the platform has played a significant role in reducing leakages in financial transfers while helping bring millions of people into the formal financial system. The rapid growth of digital transactions through UPI has often been cited as a key milestone in India’s broader economic and technological transformation.
Carney added that discussions between the two leaders during his visit focused on strengthening cooperation between India and Canada in areas of economic development and strategic interests.
He observed that Modi’s approach to diplomacy and leadership is largely outcome driven, with conversations often centred on practical collaboration and long term economic opportunities despite an increasingly complex global environment.
The visit and subsequent remarks underscore the growing engagement between the two countries as they explore deeper partnerships in trade, technology and economic cooperation.
