Vikrant Shekhawat : Oct 22, 2024, 08:35 AM
India-Canada Relations: Foreign Minister S Jaishankar has finally broken his silence on the ongoing tension between India and Canada. Speaking at a conference, he discussed the specific issues that exist in relations with Canada. He informed that Canada had asked India to subject its High Commissioner to police investigation, which resulted in India's decision to recall its High Commissioner and other diplomats.S Jaishankar's commentAt the NDTV Summit, S Jaishankar clearly stated that Canada has a problem when Indian diplomats in Canada attempt to investigate matters related to their welfare and security. He also mentioned that Canadian diplomats in India are allowed to go out without any restriction and do profiling of Indian army, police, and people. Jaishankar demanded from Canada that they should stop targeting people.Question on Canada's double policyJaishankar also questioned Canada's double policy. He said that the license that Canadians give themselves in India is completely different from the kind of restrictions they apply to their diplomats in their country. When India tells Canada that some of its citizens are threatening Indian leaders and diplomats, Canada calls it freedom of expression. But, if any comment is made by Indian journalists on the behavior of the Canadian High Commissioner, it is considered foreign interference.Sharp attack on CanadaThe Foreign Minister took a sharp dig at Canada and said that the type of behavior they adopt at home cannot be applied abroad. He said, "We will do it our way, but it does not apply to you." Jaishankar also emphasized the need for major adjustment in this changing world, so that mutual understanding between India and Canada can increase.ConclusionThis comment of Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is important regarding the growing tension between India and Canada. He has clearly drawn attention to the disparities in Canada's policies and behavior. At this time, it is important to promote dialogue and dialogue between the two countries, so that mutual relations can improve and disputes can be resolved.