India and Canada name top diplomats after 10 months to mend ties
Summary
India and Canada have appointed new high commissioners to each other's countries after months of strained relations due to the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. Diplomatic ties were previously affected by mutual expulsion of diplomats, following allegations from Canada linking Indian agents to the incident. This move to reinstate ambassadors shows an effort to improve relations between the two nations.Key Facts
- India and Canada have appointed new high commissioners to restore diplomatic ties.
- Relations worsened after the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, in Vancouver in 2023.
- Both countries expelled senior diplomats last year, which was unusual given their history of friendly relations.
- Former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian agents were involved in Nijjar's death.
- India denied the allegations and criticized Canada for allowing the Sikh separatist movement.
- New appointments include Christopher Cooter as Canadian envoy to India and Dinesh K Patnaik as Indian representative to Canada.
- Canada's Foreign Minister described the appointments as part of a plan to deepen diplomatic engagement.
- The Khalistan movement, supported by some Sikhs, seeks independence for Sikhs in India's Punjab state.
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