Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, fresh from a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit, emphasized a commitment to collaborate with India on significant issues, despite strained relations between the two nations.What Canada PM said Speaking at a press conference on the final day of the G7 Summit in Italy, Trudeau refrained from delving into specifics but underscored the importance of working together in the future. Im not going to get into the details of this important, sensitive issue that we need to follow up, but this was a commitment to work together, in the coming times, to deal with some very important issues, he stated.PM Modi shared a photo Prime Minister Modi had earlier shared an image on social media of their handshake at the G7 Summit, marking their first formal meeting since diplomatic tensions escalated over issues related to pro-Khalistani extremism. Their previous encounter was during the G20 Summit in India last September.Extended congratulations to PM Modi Following their Friday evening meeting in Apulia, southern Italy, Trudeaus office confirmed a brief discussion on the bilateral relationship, during which Trudeau extended congratulations to PM Modi on his recent re-election. However, further statements on the specifics were withheld.India-Canada relationshipDiplomatic relations between New Delhi and Ottawa soured notably last September when Trudeau implicated India in the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada. India vehemently denied any involvement, labeling Trudeaus claims as baseless and politically driven.The fallout saw both nations expelling intelligence personnel, reducing diplomatic staff, and suspending trade negotiations. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is currently investigating Nijjars murder and has arrested four Indian nationals in connection with the case.
