Modi also mentioned that a relationship based on ‘mutual respect and trust’ is essential for the progress of the India-Canada relationship, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday conveyed to his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau India’s strong concerns about the continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada that were promoting secessionism, inciting violence against its diplomats and threatening the Indian community there.
In his talks with Trudeau on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, Modi also mentioned that a relationship based on ‘mutual respect and trust’ is essential for the progress of the India-Canada relationship, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.
‘The prime minister highlighted that India-Canada relations are anchored in shared democratic values, respect for rule of law and strong people-to-people ties,’ it said.
‘He conveyed our strong concerns about continuing anti-India activities of extremist elements in Canada. They are promoting secessionism and inciting violence against Indian diplomats, damaging diplomatic premises, and threatening the Indian community in Canada and their places of worship,’ it said.