Summary
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi responded to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s congratulatory message, emphasizing working together based on mutual understanding and respect.
- Ties between India and Canada strained following Trudeau’s allegations of Indian involvement in a killing, which New Delhi rejected.
- Trudeau expressed readiness to work with India’s new government on advancing ties anchored to human rights and diversity.
- Main issue between the two countries is Canada providing space to pro-Khalistani elements, leading to a diplomatic downsizing request by India.