MEA briefing on India suspending Visas for Canadians

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Sep 21, 2023 16:42 IST

 

India Canada News LIVE: India Asks Canada to Reduce Diplomatic Strength

On Canadian diplomats in Delhi, MEA’s Arindam Bagchi said, “There should be parity in our mutual diplomatic presence…their numbers are higher than us…there will be a reduction.”

India Canada News LIVE: MEA Says Canadian 'Diplomatic Interference' in India’s Internal Affairs

On the reduction in the Canadian embassy’s strength, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said there is Canadian diplomatic interference in India’s internal affairs.

“We have seen Canadian diplomatic interference in our internal affairs. This is a factor taken into account for seeking parity and strength,” he said.

Sep 21, 2023 16:38 IST

India Canada News LIVE: PM Modi Rejected Trudeau’s Allegations, Says MEA

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said PM Justin Trudeau has raised allegations with PM Modi during his India visit during G20 summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi rejected the allegations by the Canadian PM, Bagchi said.

Sep 21, 2023 16:36 IST

India Canada News LIVE: India Says 'Discrimination' in Visas by Canada

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said discrimination in visas granted by the Canadian government is of concern. There have been cases in the past, he said.

Sep 21, 2023 16:28 IST

Khalistan Row: India Says Canada 'Safe Haven for Terrorists, Extremists & Organised Crime'

On reputation issues, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “I think it is Canada and its growing reputation as a place of safe haven for terrorists for extremists and for organized crime. I think that’s the country that needs to worry about its international reputation.”

Sep 21, 2023 16:21 IST

India Canada News LIVE: MEA Says Indian High Commission, Consulates in Canada Unable to Process Visa Due to Threats

MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said high commissions in Canada are not working properly due to threats. “This is the reason why our high commission and consulates are not able to process visa applications temporarily. We will continue to review the situation regularly,”

Sep 21, 2023 16:17 IST

India Canada News LIVE: Expect Canada to Provide Security to Indian Diplomats, Says MEA

On the security of Indian Diplomats in Canada, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, “I don’t discuss it publicly but of course, we take it under the Vienna Convention. We expect the host governments to provide security for our premises for diplomatic personnel.”

Sep 21, 2023 16:15 IST

India Canada News LIVE: MEA Says No Specific Info Shared by Canada on Their Allegations

On Canada sharing any evidence with India regarding the Khalistan leader’s killing, MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said no specific information has been shared by Canada not before and not after. We are looking at any specific information and we have conveyed this to the Canadian side, he added.