In a swift escalation of diplomatic tensions, India and Canada have expelled each other’s diplomats in a tit-for-tat move that has captured global attention. On Monday, India requested that six Canadian diplomats in New Delhi depart the country by Saturday. This decision came just hours after India decided to withdraw its own high commissioner, Sanjay Kumar Verma, and other “targeted diplomats and officials” from Canada.
In response, Canada announced the expulsion of six Indian diplomats, including the high commissioner. The mutual expulsions mark a significant deterioration in relations between the two nations, raising concerns among international observers.
The developments follow Ottawa’s assertion that the Indian high commissioner and other diplomats are “persons of interest” in relation to a Canadian investigation—a claim that New Delhi has strongly rejected. The nature of the investigation has not been disclosed, but the allegations have prompted both countries to take unprecedented diplomatic actions.
This exchange underscores the fragile state of India-Canada relations and raises questions about future cooperation between the two countries. Global readers and news enthusiasts are closely monitoring the situation, while business professionals and investors assess potential impacts on economic ties. Academics and researchers are examining the implications for international diplomacy, and the Asian diaspora watches with keen interest.
The unfolding story highlights the complexities of modern international relations, where diplomatic decisions can have wide-reaching consequences. As both nations navigate this challenging episode, the global community waits to see how the situation will evolve.
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India, Canada expel each other's diplomats in tit-for-tat move
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