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U.S. Dismisses Report Of India-Canada Dispute Impacting Delhi-Washington Ties

The diplomatic tensions between India and Canada, stemming from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations against the Narendra Modi government, have raised concerns about potential impacts on India’s relationship with the United States. However, the U.S. Embassy in India has firmly denied reports suggesting a worsening of ties between New Delhi and Washington, D.C.

The dispute gained attention following a report in the Washington-based publication Politico titled ‘Why Biden’s mum on the India-Canada spat.’ The report quoted an official who claimed that U.S. Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti had expressed concerns that India-U.S. relations “could get worse for a time” and suggested the need to reduce contacts with Indian officials for an unspecified duration.

In response, the U.S. Embassy in India issued a statement refuting these reports. It emphasized Ambassador Garcetti’s dedication to strengthening the partnership between the United States and India. The statement highlighted that Ambassador Garcetti and the U.S. Mission to India continue to work daily to advance their important strategic partnership.

The diplomatic tension between New Delhi and Ottawa began when Prime Minister Trudeau accused the Indian government of involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June. India dismissed these allegations as “absurd” and “motivated.” The Biden administration has maintained that Canada’s allegations should be thoroughly investigated.

The matter was discussed during meetings between India’s External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as well as during discussions between Dr. Jaishankar and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. John Kirby, Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council in the White House, reiterated the need for a comprehensive investigation and encouraged India’s active participation in it.

Previously, The Washington Post reported that Canadian officials had sought public condemnation of Nijjar’s murder from their allies, including the United States, ahead of the G20 summit but encountered reluctance. The situation remains a point of international concern, with diplomatic relations at stake and calls for a thorough investigation into the allegations.

Priyanka Rai

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