Adjusting staff presence in India, expect country to provide diplomats security: Canadian embassy
Amid soaring tensions between India and Canada, the High Commission of Canada on Thursday said, it expects India to provide for the security of its accredited diplomats and consular officers in India in light of the current environment where «tensions have heightened.»
«In the context of respect for obligations under the Vienna conventions, we expect India to provide for the security of our accredited diplomats and consular officers in India, just as we are for theirs here,» said High Commission of Canada in India.
It said the actions to ensure safety of the Canadian diplomats in the country was «in light of the current environment where tensions have heightened.»
It further added, that with some diplomats having received threats on various social media platforms, Global Affairs Canada is assessing its staff complement in India. «As a result, and out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to temporarily adjust staff presence in India.»
The Canadian High Commission assured, «Our High Commission and all consulates in India are open and operational and continue to serve clients.»
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«Important notice from Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21 September 2023, Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice.
