Canada PM commended govt's efforts to engage farmers in dialogue: MEA

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has "commended" India for its handling of the protest, and for choosing "the path of dialogue, as befitting a democracy", the External Affairs Ministry said Friday. In his telephonic talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau commended the Indian government's efforts to choose the path of dialogue in dealing with the farmer protests and described it as "befitting in democracy",MEA said.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag Srivastava said at a media briefing in New Delhi that Trudeau also acknowledged the responsibility of his government in providing protection to Indian diplomatic premises and personnel in Canada. "The leaders discussed Canada and India's commitment to democratic principles, recent protests, and the importance of resolving issues through dialogue," the Canadian readout said. It mentioned several other issues discussed by the two prime ministers. According to the Prime Minister's Office, Trudeau said "India's tremendous pharmaceutical capacity and PM Modi's leadership" would be key to the world overcoming the pandemic.

Last week, Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had made a comment on the issues related to the farmers and it was conveyed to Canada that such remarks pertaining to the internal affairs of India are "unwarranted" and "unacceptable".