India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval engaged in bilateral discussions with Canadian official Nathalie G. Drouin during her Thursday visit to New Delhi. The September 18 meeting addressed cooperation on counterterrorism initiatives, transnational crime prevention, and intelligence sharing between both nations. This dialogue represented continuation of established security consultations between the two governments. The talks built upon earlier conversations between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Alberta G7 Summit. Both officials recognized growing political momentum toward enhanced bilateral cooperation.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that discussions focused on rebuilding diplomatic trust through collaborative approaches. Security cooperation mechanisms received particular attention as both sides explored future partnership opportunities. Meanwhile, India addressed concerns about Khalistani threats targeting Indian diplomatic facilities in Canada, asserting that host governments bear responsibility for protecting foreign missions. Relations between the countries had deteriorated following former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations regarding Indian involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death, which India categorically denied.
The Ministry of External Affairs emphasized that discussions focused on rebuilding diplomatic trust through collaborative approaches. Security cooperation mechanisms received particular attention as both sides explored future partnership opportunities. Meanwhile, India addressed concerns about Khalistani threats targeting Indian diplomatic facilities in Canada, asserting that host governments bear responsibility for protecting foreign missions. Relations between the countries had deteriorated following former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations regarding Indian involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar's death, which India categorically denied.
