Canada PM Justin Trudeau calls UAE President and speaks about India; netizens react
Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels Subscribe today by clicking the link and stay updated with the latest financial insights! Click here! “You spoke to UAE about India? Interesting. Campaigning for support?" reacted one user.
“Canada's Prime Minister started to behave like politicians of Pakistan," wrote another. “Did you tell him that you shield and provide a safe haven to terrorists?" asked another.
Reports earlier suggested that India had requested Canada to significantly trim its diplomatic workforce in India, as per ANI. Canada has a disproportionately high number of diplomats stationed in the country and has reportedly suggested a reduction in the number from 62 to 21, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said earlier in October.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, in his earlier communication with Trudeau on Canadian diplomats in India, emphasised the importance of de-escalation, reaffirming the UK's stance on respecting international laws, sovereignty and the principles enshrined in the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. "He (Rishi Sunak) hoped to see a de-escalation in the situation and agreed to remain in contact with Prime Minister Trudeau on the next steps," read a Downing Street statement.
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