Prime Minister Mark Carney said his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday was a "necessary" step toward rebuilding the relationship between the two countries.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian counterpart Mark Carney agreed to renew strained relations during a pivotal meeting at the G7 leaders' summit.

India relations are defrosting, the two countries have agreed to reinstate their high commissioners and are eyeing renewed visa services to citizens and businesses in both countries.