“Canada will always stand up for the right of peaceful protests anywhere around the world,” he said while responding to a reporter’s question on whether his comment damaged relations between the two countries. “And we are pleased to see moves towards de-escalation and dialogue.”On December 1, Trudeau had spoken in support of the farmers’ protest, saying that his country will always defend the rights of peaceful protestors. “The situation [from the protest] is concerning,” he had said at an online event to mark the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak. “We’re all very worried about family and friends.”India had responded saying the Canadian leader’s comments were “unwarranted and ill-informed”, especially when pertaining to the “internal affairs of a democratic country”.On Friday, upon summoning the Canadian envoy, India said that that the comments made by Canadian politicians, including ministers and members of Parliament, “legitimise extremist activism”. A foreign ministry press release stated that such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging impact on ties between India and Canada.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau asked moments ago about whether he is concerned that his comments on the #FarmersProtests will hurt relations with India
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