Canada: Justin Trudeau changes tone, believes India is an economic strength, it is necessary to strengthen relations
Trudeau said that India is a growing economic power and is also very important geopolitically. India is also important for our Indian Pacific Ocean strategy.
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In the ongoing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada, India has responded to Canada in its own language. Now Canada's tone seems to be changing. Let us tell you that Canadian PM Justin Trudeau has said that Canada is still dedicated to strengthening relations with India. Justin Trudeau also acknowledged that India is a growing economic power and cannot be ignored.
Trudeau acknowledged – India is a growing economic power
Addressing a press conference in Montreal, Canada on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said that 'he believes that it is very important for Canada and its allies to strengthen relations with India. India is also being given importance in various forums of the world. Trudeau said that India is a growing economic power and is also very important geopolitically. India is also important for our Indian Pacific Ocean strategy. Therefore, we are very serious about strengthening relations with India.
'America with us'
Justin Trudeau also said that 'At the same time, as a country with the rule of law, we want India to work together with Canada and ensure that all the facts are before us. Trudeau also said that he has received assurance from the US that US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will also raise the issue of Nijjar's murder during his talks with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar. Trudeau said that America is with us and it is raising the issue of murder of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil with India.
What is the India-Canada dispute?
Trudeau said that 'all democratic countries want that all countries respect their law and take it seriously.' Let us tell you that in June this year, Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar was murdered in Canada. Canadian PM Justin Trudeau recently alleged in the Canadian Parliament that his government has received intelligence that Indian agents may have a hand in Nijjar's murder. After this allegation by Trudeau, relations between the two countries soured and India rejected Trudeau's statement as absurd. After this, Canada expelled an Indian diplomat and India also expelled a Canadian diplomat in response. Besides, India has also banned issuing visas to Canadian citizens.