India-Canada ‘uranium deal’ made possible due to 2008 Indo-U.S. nuclear pact secured by Manmohan Singh government, says Congress

Responding to reports that India and Canada are close to finalising a deal involving the supply of uranium, the Congress on Wednesday (November 26, 2025) asserted that such a development was possible because of the 2008 Indo-US civil nuclear agreement under the leadership of then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh despite opposition from the BJP.

“This deal has been made possible entirely because of the Indo-US nuclear agreement of 2008 masterminded by Dr Manmohan Singh in the face of opposition by the BJP,” Congress communications chief Jairam Ramesh said in a post on X, underscoring the agreement’s strategic legacy.

The Congress leader also shared the online link of media reports, indicating that India and Canada are close to sealing a $2.8-billion pact for long-term uranium supplies over the next decade.

Mr. Ramesh’ remarks came amid fresh momentum in India-Canada ties following a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney in Johannesburg on Sunday on the sidelines of G20 summit.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two leaders discussed expanding cooperation in defence and space, and agreed to accelerate engagement in trade, investment, technology and energy.