India's Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

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India’s Trade Minister Piyush Goyal will visit Canada between May ​25 and May 27, heading a delegation ‌of about 150 Indian industry leaders ​as part of efforts to strengthen ⁠trade and investment ties between the two countries.Goyal told a news briefing on Saturday that ‌the delegation would hold meetings with Canadian ministers, business leaders and industry ‌groups in Ottawa and Toronto.

‌India ⁠and Canada have been seeking ⁠to revive economic engagement after diplomatic tensions slowed bilateral trade talks.

India expects to sign a free ​trade agreement with ‌Canada covering sectors such as energy and critical minerals, while creating opportunities for Indian textile and leather companies, Goyal said.