In Vientiane, Laos, during the ASEAN Summit, India categorically dismissed claims by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that discussions on the “safety of Canadians” took place in a brief encounter with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Indian government sources clarified that the exchange was merely a formal greeting without any substantive dialogue. The issue of Khalistani activities in Canada was also addressed, with Indian foreign ministry sources expressing expectations that such anti-India activities will not be tolerated on Canadian soil. The source emphasized that the nexus between extremists and organized crime should be a concern for Canada.
Meanwhile, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported Trudeau describing the interaction as a “brief exchange.” He remarked during a press conference about the necessity of upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of Canadians without delving into specific details of his conversation with Modi.
This interaction follows a year after heightened tensions between the two nations, stemming from Trudeau’s allegations of Indian involvement in the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani terrorist granted Canadian citizenship. India has categorically rejected these allegations, urging Canada to take concrete actions against those promoting anti-Indian sentiments and activities within its borders.
India has underscored the importance of a constructive relationship with Canada, conditional on Canada’s commitment to tackling extremism and misinformation orchestrated by Khalistani supporters. Diplomatic relations between the two countries have significantly deteriorated following Trudeau’s accusations concerning Nijjar’s death, which India has dismissed as baseless and politically motivated. With this backdrop, the brief encounter in Laos highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions without signaling any breakthrough or substantive interaction.
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