New Delhi:After a significant diplomatic dispute, India and Canada held their first official dialog on Sunday. Exterior Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke over the telephone with Canada’s new Overseas Minister Anita Anand. Each leaders mentioned strengthening the ties between India and Canada.
Anita Anand, 58, is a Canadian citizen of Indian origin and was lately appointed Overseas Minister in a cupboard reshuffle by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. This reshuffle adopted the Liberal Celebration’s victory within the latest federal elections.
Jaishankar tweeted, “It was good to talk with Canada’s Overseas Minister Anita Anand. We mentioned the prospects of India-Canada relations. I want her all one of the best for her tenure.” Anand responded on Twitter, “At this time’s dialog with Exterior Affairs Minister Jaishankar was very productive. We mentioned strengthening Canada-India ties, rising financial cooperation, and dealing on shared priorities. I stay up for working collectively.”
Relations between India and Canada had deteriorated throughout Justin Trudeau’s tenure, significantly after baseless allegations linking the Indian authorities to the assassination of Khalistan supporter terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mark Carney on changing into Canada’s Prime Minister after Trudeau stepped down. Below Carney’s management, each nations goal to reset and strengthen bilateral ties.
Anita Anand beforehand served as Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science, and Trade, and has additionally held key portfolios reminiscent of Protection Minister. She succeeded Mélanie Joly as Overseas Minister, whereas Joly has now taken over as Canada’s Trade Minister.