At the recent G7 Summit in Italy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had their first face-to-face meeting since the diplomatic row over the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. This encounter follows months of escalating tensions after Trudeau alleged possible Indian involvement in the murder of Nijjar, a Canadian citizen and a prominent Khalistani activist, in June 2023.
Source:- BBC news
During the meeting, Trudeau reiterated Canada’s position and concerns regarding the incident, which he had previously raised with Modi during the G20 Summit. The conversation was reportedly tense, with Modi strongly rejecting the allegations as “absurd and motivated” and emphasizing that Canada’s accusations were an attempt to shift focus from the Khalistani extremists sheltering in Canada.
Source:- India
The dialogue at the G7 underscores the strained relations between the two countries, with broader geopolitical implications as both leaders seek to navigate this complex issue amid their international and domestic pressures
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