India and Canada have agreed to designate new High Commissioners for the first time since 2023 — when Canada accused the Indian government of orchestrating killing of Khalistani activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar — with a view to returning to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney held bilateral discussions on the margins of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis on Tuesday (June 16, 2025)
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A statement issued by the office of the Canadian Prime Minister said that Mr. Carney and Mr. Modi reaffirmed the importance of Canada-India ties based upon mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to the principle of sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“The leaders agreed to designate new High Commissioners, with a view to returning to regular services to citizens and businesses in both countries,” the statement said.
