Dinesh Patnaik
Indian Envoy Calls Khalistan Extremism "A Canadian Problem" While Working to Reset Diplomatic Relations
Oct 21, 2025 02:29 pm CST
India's High Commissioner to Canada, Dinesh Patnaik, addresses bilateral relations, rejecting allegations against Indian diplomats while emphasizing that Khalistan extremism is Canada's internal security issue. The diplomat praises Prime Minister Mark Carney's role in normalizing relations between the two nations amid ongoing security concerns.
India and Canada Rebuilding Diplomatic Relations as S Jaishankar Meets Canadian Foreign Minister
Sep 30, 2025 01:54 am CST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand in New York, marking a significant step in rebuilding diplomatic relations between India and Canada. Both countries have appointed new high commissioners following a period of strained ties that reached an all-time low after the 2023 killing of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The meeting signals ongoing efforts to restore bilateral relations after recent diplomatic tensions.
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand's Upcoming India Visit Signals Diplomatic Reset Between Nations
Sep 25, 2025 11:33 am CST
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand is set to visit India in October for talks with External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, marking the first ministerial-level exchange since diplomatic tensions escalated in 2023. Following Prime Minister Modi's meeting with Canadian counterpart Mark Carney in June, both nations have been actively working to restore relations, with recent positive developments including India's new high commissioner assuming office in Ottawa and discussions about restoring full diplomatic presence in each other's countries.
Canada And India Name New Top Envoys As They Restore Relations
Aug 29, 2025 02:21 am CST
India and Canada named new high commissioners to each other's capitals Thursday as they restored relations 10 months after expelling the top envoys in a dispute over an alleged political assassination.