New Chapter In India-Canada Relations? Jaishankar-Anand Hold Talks To Improve Ties

India-Canada Row: In a pivotal second for India-Canada family members, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand Sunday took a vital step in opposition to therapeutic the rift between the 2 international locations with a the most important telephone name.

This first high-level political engagement between the 2 international locations since Mark Carney changed into the Canadian Prime Minister comes after a duration of strained ties, specifically following the debate surrounding the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023, which ended in a diplomatic fallout after former PM Justin Trudeau accused India of sporting out the killing with out offering any proof. 

The telephone name between Jaishankar and Anand marks a renewed effort to fortify bilateral family members, probably paving the way in which for high-level visits and cooperation in spaces equivalent to Trade and Investment, Diplomatic Engagement, and Multilateral Cooperation.

The External Affairs Minister took to social media to specific his appreciation for a telephonic dialog with the Canadian Foreign Minister. “Appreciate the telecon with FM Anita Anand of Canada. Discussed the prospects of India-Canada ties. Wished her a very successful tenure,” he wrote. 

Meanwhile, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand described her dialog with Dr S Jaishankar as “productive,” marking a good step in efforts to beef up India-Canada family members.

She wrote, “Thank you, Minister Dr S Jaishankar, for the productive discussion today on strengthening Canada–India ties, deepening our economic cooperation, and advancing shared priorities. I look forward to continuing our work together.”

This building alerts a possible thaw in family members between the 2 international locations, which were strained because of fresh diplomatic tensions. 

This diplomatic effort will also be influenced via the alternate in Canadian management, with possible implications for India-Canada family members. The upcoming 51st G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, may just provide a chance for additional discussions between the highest management of each international locations.