New Delhi, Feb 23 (UNI) The visiting Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday described India "as a natural partner", especially for commercial cooperation and laid emphasis on people to people contacts.
"India is a natural partner and a trusted friend for commercial cooperation," Mr Trudeau said addressing a joint press conference with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
He said as governments, the leadership in both the countries "have responsibility" to set right the parameters for economic relationship to help everyone.
He said Canada is home to more than 1.3 million people from Indian descents and emphasised on the need for people to people contacts.
"India and Canada are united not only by their common ambition to create more opportunities for people but also by a set of shared values .... like respect for democratic tradition, pluralism and diversity," he said.
"I am most inspired by the prospect of our shared future," the visiting dignitary said adding the youths of India and Canada are growing close everyday.
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