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Canadian Hindu body welcomes diplomatic talks with India
Canadian FM recently engaged with her Indian counterpart Jaishankar marking the highest-level diplomatic engagement since Carney became PM.
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Staff Reporter
- Tue, 27, May 2025
- 14:10 EDT
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Representative image / @CanadaHPAC
Canada Hindu Public Affairs Council (HPAC) welcomed the recent conversation between Foreign Minister Anita Anand and her Indian counterpart S. Jaishankar, calling it a positive step for bilateral ties.
The conversation between Anand and Jaishankar on May 25 marked the highest-level diplomatic engagement since Mark Carney became Canada’s Prime Minister in March 2025.
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In a statement shared on social media, the council said it was “pleased to note that the discussions were described as productive.” It added, “Canada and India are both vibrant democracies and multicultural societies, united by shared values and strong people-to-people ties.”
Canada HPAC welcomes the recent conversations between our Foreign Minister Anita Anand @AnitaAnandMP and her Indian counterpart, Dr. S. Jaishankar @DrSJaishankar and is pleased to note that the discussions were described as productive.
— Canada HPAC (@CanadaHPAC) May 27, 2025
Canada and India are both vibrant… https://t.co/1c4nrGFArD
Anand, appointed foreign minister earlier this month, is the first Hindu woman to hold the post. She is the daughter of Indian immigrants from Punjab and Tamil Nadu and has previously served as Minister of National Defence and Minister of Transport.
Highlighting India’s economic growth and technological capabilities, HPAC said, “India’s world-class talent pool in advanced and emerging technologies aligns well with Canada’s workforce and innovation needs.” The council emphasized that “a strong, stable, and forward-looking relationship with India serves Canada’s long-term economic and geopolitical interests.”
Relations between India and Canada have been strained since September 2023, when former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in the killing of Canadian Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. India has strongly denied the accusation. The diplomatic fallout led to the expulsion of diplomats and the suspension of trade talks.
The renewed dialogue comes ahead of the G7 summit, which Canada is set to host in Alberta next month. While Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has previously attended G7 meetings as a special invitee, it remains unclear whether he will be invited this year.
HPAC concluded its statement by reaffirming its commitment to strengthening Canada-India ties, stating it believes in “building partnerships that advance prosperity, security, and shared democratic principles for both nations.”
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