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Pressure on Carney to address Indian interference allegations after Modi meeting
- Carney and Modi used Modi’s New Delhi visit to reset bilateral ties with a focus on trade and partnerships.
- The two nations signed memorandums and a landmark $2.6bn uranium deal as they boosted trade prospects.
- Canada aims to reach C$70 billion in two-way trade with India by 2030, signaling growth targets.
- Officials stressed ‘principled pragmatism’ and noted not every partner shares all Canada’s values.
- Canada signaled ongoing measures to combat transnational repression amid security concerns.
- India publicly rejected foreign interference allegations related to Nijjar’s death and other security issues.
- Canadian concerns involve a consular employee reportedly aiding Nijjar’s case, linked to India’s intelligence service.
- Canada’s spy agency noted Nijjar’s murder signaled an escalation in India’s repression efforts.
- Security concerns were voiced as a prominent Sikh activist received credible threats on his family’s safety.
- Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand cautioned that official comments do not capture the full security reality.
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