Canadian diplomats

October 21, 2024 10:36 PM

EAM Jaishankar criticizes Canada, says “even double standards are mild words…”

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, speaking at the 'NDTV World Summit 2024: The India Century,' criticized Canada for its inconsistent diplomatic standards amid ongoing tensions between the two countries. Jaishankar highlighted the stark contrast in how diplomats from India and Canada are treated in each other’s countries. "So apparently, the license they give themselves is entirely different from the restrictions they impose on diplomats in Canada," Jaishankar said. "When we tell them...

India expels six Canadian diplomats, asks them to leave by October 19

India expelled six Canadian diplomats and instructed them to leave the country by October 19 on Monday. The expulsion came hours after India summoned Canada’s Charge d'Affaires, Stewart Wheeler, to protest against the "baseless targeting" of Indian diplomats in Canada. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the expulsion of several high-ranking Canadian officials, including Acting High Commissioner Stewart Wheeler and Deputy High Commissioner Patrick Hebert, along with four other di...