Zoom News : Nov 13, 2023, 06:30 AM
India vs Canada: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has once again pointed the finger at India over the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil. Citing international law and democracy, he accused India of violating the Vienna Convention by expelling 40 diplomats. India has also made it clear that no law has been violated in the matter of expelling the diplomats.Justin Trudeau warned that if major countries could violate international law without any consequences, it would make the world more dangerous. He reiterated Canada's commitment to standing up for “the rule of law.” He once again said that he wants India to cooperate in the investigation of this matter. He said that he will work closely with other global partners and further investigate the matter.India responded to Trudeau's statement
In response, India has clarified that expelling the diplomats has not violated any agreement. Trudeau said in Ottawa on Saturday, “After we learned that India was involved in the murder of a Canadian citizen, we reached out to India asking for cooperation in the investigation of this matter. “We also called on the United States and its friends and allies to act on serious violations of international law and democratic sovereignty.”America's appeal in Nijjar murder caseThe Canadian PM's comments come just after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US wants to see Canada "moving forward with its investigation" and India "needs to help do so". However, Trudeau said Canada wants to “work constructively” with India.Canada's allegations against India, India clarifiedLast month, Canada had recalled 41 diplomats from India and also halted its visa and consular services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru in the wake of the central government's decision to snatch their immunity. The Indian government took this decision after Canada's action against Indian diplomats. India had also banned visa service, but it is under consideration to start it again.
In response, India has clarified that expelling the diplomats has not violated any agreement. Trudeau said in Ottawa on Saturday, “After we learned that India was involved in the murder of a Canadian citizen, we reached out to India asking for cooperation in the investigation of this matter. “We also called on the United States and its friends and allies to act on serious violations of international law and democratic sovereignty.”America's appeal in Nijjar murder caseThe Canadian PM's comments come just after US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US wants to see Canada "moving forward with its investigation" and India "needs to help do so". However, Trudeau said Canada wants to “work constructively” with India.Canada's allegations against India, India clarifiedLast month, Canada had recalled 41 diplomats from India and also halted its visa and consular services at the consulates in Chandigarh, Mumbai and Bengaluru in the wake of the central government's decision to snatch their immunity. The Indian government took this decision after Canada's action against Indian diplomats. India had also banned visa service, but it is under consideration to start it again.