Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:47am on 10 Nov 2023,Friday India Global
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly acknowledged tensions with India, saying the relationship is going through a "difficult moment." Speaking after a G7 meeting, Joly said she was in close contact with Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during this tough phase. Bilateral ties plunged in September when Canada alleged Indian agents killed a Sikh separatist, which India denied. After Canada expelled dozens of Indian diplomats invoking parity, Joly said their safety was at risk. However, she expressed confidence Canada and India would get through this difficult period given their longstanding relationship. EAM Jaishankar recently echoed they were in a difficult phase due to certain Canadian policies. Both sides acknowledged challenges but hoped to move past the diplomatic spat.
