Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Canada visit gives major impetus to Indo-Canada bilateral economic ties.

Canadian government said sixteen commercial agreements and announcements made during the visit generated business worth more than 1.6 billion Canadian dollars.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada has generated business worth more than 1.6 billion Canadian dollars, according to official figures released by the Canada government.

Sixteen commercial agreements and announcements were made by Canadian and Indian companies and organisations during Prime Minister Modi’s visit this week.

The commercial agreements and announcements have a combined value of over 1.6 billion Canadian dollars.

The announcements cover a wide range of sectors including aerospace, defence, education, energy, mining, infrastructure, sustainable technologies, information and communications technology.

Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper also welcomed Prime Minister Modi’s announcement that India shall issue visas upon arrival, which would make it easier for Canadians to travel to India.