Canadian envoy summoned by MEA and told Canada's involvement in farmers protest not acceptable
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday summoned Canadian High Commissioner and informed them that the comments by the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Cabinet ministers relating to the farmers protest in India are unacceptable.
The Canadian High Commissioner was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs and was informed that the comments by Justin Trudeau, some Canadian Cabinet Ministers and Members of Parliament on farmers protest in India are unacceptable interference in our internal affairs.
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"Such actions, if continued, would have a seriously damaging impact on ties between India and Canada," the MEA stated.
"These comments have encouraged gatherings of extremist activities in front of our High Commission and Consulates in Canada that raise issues of safety and security," the MEA added.
It further said that "We expect the Canadian Government to ensure the fullest security of Indian diplomatic personnel and its political leaders to refrain from pronouncements that legitimize extremist activism."
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Earlier this month, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had said that Canada will always stand to protect the rights to peaceful demonstrations.
He said also that they are in constant touch with the Indian administration in several ways and expressing their concerns. “These are the times when we should be united,” he had stated.
-PTC News
