Prime Minister Modi told Canadian PM Justin Trudeau that Khalistani extremist groups are continuing anti-India activities and attacking diplomats and shared strong concerns on the issue. (Image: PTI)
Prime Minister Modi told Canadian counterpart Trudeau that the Khalistani extremists are also linked with crime and drug trafficking syndicates and should concern Canada as well.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that the nexus between Khalistani separatists and organised crime and drug syndicates and human trafficking rackets should be of concern for the Canadian government as well.
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He conveyed India’s strong concerns about the continuous anti-India activities perpetrated by Khalistani separatist groups in Canada.
Prime Minister Modi pointed out that in recent years Khalistani separatists have used Canadian soil to promote secessionism, the ministry of external affairs said in a press release. PM Modi told Trudeau that these Khalistani extremists have in recent times incited violence against Indian diplomats, damaged diplomatic premises and threatened the Indian community in Canada and their places of worship.
“The nexus of such forces with organised crime, drug syndicates and human trafficking should be a concern for Canada as well. It is essential for the two countries to cooperate in dealing with such threats,” the Prime Minister told his Canadian counterpart, according to the press release.
PM Modi said that “India-Canada relations are anchored in shared democratic values, respect for rule of law and strong people-to-people ties”. “A relationship based on mutual respect and trust is essential for the progress of India-Canada relationship,” the Prime Minister said, according to the press release.
