Canada hits at India again as Trudeau repeats 'credible reasons' to believe there's Indian hand in Nijjar murder
Justin Trudeau reiterated his concerns regarding India's involvement in the assassination of Khalistani leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, emphasizing that there are 'credible reasons' to support these claims. He also reiterated Canada's commitment to the international rules-based order.
Addressing the complex diplomatic situation during a press conference at Canada’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations Trudeau said, «As I said on Monday, there are credible reasons to believe that agents of the Government of India were involved in the killing of a Canadian on Canadian soil.
That is ...there is something of utmost foundational importance in a country's rule of law in a world where international rules-based order matters...we have rigorous and independent judges and robust processes..»
Trudeau also acknowledged the challenges at hand. He stated, «The decision to share these allegations on the floor of the House of Commons was not taken lightly.
There is no doubt that India is a country of growing importance and a country with which we must continue to collaborate.»
During the press briefing, the Prime Minister of Canada addressed inquiries regarding the ongoing diplomatic disputes between Canada and India, stemming from a sequence of reciprocal diplomatic actions taken by the two nations.
Trudeau said, «We call upon the Government of India to take seriously this matter and to work with us to shed full transparency and ensure accountability and justice in this matter.»
«We are a country of the rule of law. We are going to continue to do the work necessary to keep Canadians safe and to uphold our values and the international rules-based order.
