Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said amid the standoff with India that Canada is still committed to building closer ties with Us. Trudeau once again addressed the alleged allegations, saying that despite credible allegations of government’s involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canada is still committed to building close relations with India.
Trudeau Emphasizes Importance of Engaging with India
Pointing to India’s growing influence around the world, He said it is very important that Canada and its allies remain engaged with Indian. Speaking at a press conference in Montreal on Thursday, He said he thinks it is extremely important that Canada and its allies continue to engage constructively and seriously with India given its growing importance on the world stage.
India is a rising economic power
- He acknowledges India’s economic rise and geopolitical significance.
- Canada is committed to strengthening its relationship with Indian, as stated in its Indo-Pacific strategy.
- He emphasizes the importance of India collaborating with Canada to achieve justice for Nijjar.
- Calls for a thorough examination of the case to establish all the facts.
America assured Canada- Trudeau
PM Trudeau said he has received assurances from the US that Secretary of State Antony Blinken will raise publicly made allegations about India’s role in the Nijjar killing during a meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Washington on Thursday.
There is a need to take all democratic countries seriously
- He emphasizes the importance of democratic countries taking certain matters seriously.
- Mentioned that the United States has been involved in discussions with the Indian government on the issue.
- Underlines the need for all nations that uphold the rule of law to treat this matter seriously.
- Stresses Canada’s commitment to handling the situation in a thoughtful and responsible manner, in accordance with the rule of law, in its interactions with the government.
Talked to Prime Minister Narendra Modi – Trudeau
He talked to Prime Minister Modi at the G20 summit and told him about Canada’s worries. He also let top intelligence and security people know about these concerns.He asked India to work together with Canada to figure out what’s going on.
However, India has rejected all Canadian allegations and termed PM Justin Trudeau’s statements as ‘absurd’ and ‘motivated’. At the same time, PM Trudeau has not yet presented any public evidence to support the claim of murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.