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India Denies Canadian PM’s Claims on Talks with Modi at ASEAN Summit
New Delhi: India has firmly dismissed Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s assertion that the “safety of Canadians” was discussed during a brief interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the ASEAN Summit in Laos.
According to Indian government sources, the two leaders merely exchanged greetings during their encounter in Vientiane, and no substantive conversation took place.
The response from India came after Trudeau suggested in a statement that a discussion on Canadian safety had occurred during his meeting with PM Modi. Indian officials clarified to NDTV that there was no significant dialogue between the leaders and emphasized India’s longstanding position regarding the increasing Khalistani activities in Canada.
The Indian Foreign Ministry reiterated its expectations for Canada to take decisive action against anti-India activities, particularly those linked to Khalistani extremism, which it views as a threat promoting violence, terrorism, and extremism. Officials also voiced concerns about the growing nexus between extremist forces, organized crime, drug trafficking, and human trafficking in Canada, stating that these issues should be of significant concern to the Canadian government as well.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) reported that Trudeau referred to the encounter as a “brief exchange” and underscored the need for ongoing attention to certain issues. However, he did not disclose details of the discussion, reaffirming that the safety of Canadians and upholding the rule of law remain paramount responsibilities of his government.
