Indian, Canadian NSAs discuss counterterrorism, security cooperation: MEA

September 20, 2025 2:50 PM

Indian, Canadian NSAs discuss counterterrorism, security cooperation: MEA

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart, Nathalie G. Drouin, discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship in areas such as counterterrorism, combating transnational organised crime and Intelligence exchanges, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. Doval and Drouin met on Thursday, September 18, in New Delhi, as part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between the two sides. According to the MEA, it was also an opportunity to follow...

MEA condemns Canada over surveillance on Indian diplomats, says it’s “flagrant violation”

November 2, 2024 7:47 PM

MEA condemns Canada over surveillance on Indian diplomats, says it’s “flagrant violation”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Saturday that India has lodged a formal protest with the Canadian government after revelations that its consular officials in Canada were subjected to audio and video surveillance. The MEA condemned these actions as "flagrant violations" of diplomatic and consular conventions. During a press briefing, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that some Indian consular officials were recently informed by the Canadian government about th...

More to say about next year’s G7 when we assume presidency: Trudeau on whether Canada will invite PM Modi

June 16, 2024 3:39 PM

More to say about next year’s G7 when we assume presidency: Trudeau on whether Canada will invite PM Modi

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that he will have more to say regarding next year's G7 Summit when Canada will assume its presidency. Speaking to reporters, he appreciated the keenness with which Canadians are looking forward to the G7 Summit. Trudeau said that he looks forward to working with Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and all G7 partners on various issues that they have discussed. On being asked whether Canada will invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the G7 Summit in 2025, Trud...

India slams Canada for giving political space to separatism, extremism and violence

May 3, 2024 1:53 PM

India slams Canada for giving political space to separatism, extremism and violence

India has rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent remarks regarding the killing of Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, stating that they highlight a worrying tolerance for separatism and violence within Canada. The rejection came during a media briefing in New Delhi on Thursday by MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, who emphasized that such comments not only strain India-Canada relations but also foster an environment conducive to violence and criminal activities in Canada,...

India summons Canadian diplomat over pro-Khalistan slogans raised during event attended by Trudeau

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

India summons Canadian diplomat over pro-Khalistan slogans raised during event attended by Trudeau

The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday summoned Canadian Deputy High Commissioner Stewart Wheeler after pro-Khalistan slogans were raised during an event in Toronto attended by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other political leaders. “The Government of India’s deep concern and strong protest was conveyed at such disturbing actions being allowed to continue unchecked at the event. This illustrates once again the political space that has been given in Canada to separatism, extr...