India Canada diplomatic tension: What warning did America and Britain give to India?
The diplomatic dispute between India and Canada after the killing of a Sikh separatist leader is increasing and now the United States and Britain have also warned India in this regard.
Both the United States and the United Kingdom have said that India should not insist that Canada reduce the number of its diplomats in India.
After the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nagar in Canada, Canadian Prime Minister Justice Trudeau expressed his suspicion that Indian intelligence agencies were behind it.
Although India denied any involvement in the matter, after the Canadian Prime Minister's statement, tensions between India and Canada began to rise and this week the matter reached a point where Canada had to expel 41 of its diplomats posted in India. Had to call back.
Hardeep Singh Nagar, a Canadian citizen of Indian origin, was murdered in Vancouver, Canada in June this year.
India labels Najar, who was the face of the Khalistan movement for a separate homeland for Sikhs, as a 'terrorist'. India categorically rejected the allegations of Justin Trudeau and demanded Canada to stop pro-Khalistan activities in Canada.
What did the United States and Great Britain say
On Friday, US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that the Indian government had asked Canada to reduce the presence of its diplomats in India. We are concerned about the return of Canadian diplomats from India
The US said it was serious about Canada's allegations against India.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in its statement that it is very important for diplomats to be present to resolve mutual differences. We have asked the Indian government not to persist in the idea that Canada should reduce its diplomatic presence in India. India should cooperate with Canada's investigation in this matter.'
"We hope that India will abide by the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and provide the facilities and diplomatic immunity to which members of the Canadian diplomatic mission are entitled."
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Great Britain has also issued a statement in this regard. The British Ministry's statement is somewhat similar to the American statement.
Britain has said that "to resolve mutual differences, it is necessary to have diplomats in the capitals of both countries and dialogue between the two should continue."
"We do not agree with the decision of the Indian government which has forced many Canadian diplomats to leave India. We hope that both sides will abide by their commitments under the 1961 Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.'
Britain has said that 'we will continue to encourage India to engage with Canada in an independent investigation into the murder of Hardeep Singh Nagar
'Breach of international law'
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized India on Friday after this step by India. He said that this would create problems for Indian students studying in Canada, and they would also face problems related to travel and business.
In a televised message, he said that 'the Indian government has made life extraordinarily difficult for millions of people living in Canada and India.'
He called it a violation of the basic principles of diplomacy and the Vienna Convention and said that "India is doing this in violation of the very basic principle of international diplomacy."
According to the news agency AFP, he said, "I am concerned about the happiness and well-being of the millions of people living in Canada who have roots in the subcontinent."
Earlier on Thursday, Canadian Foreign Minister Melony Jolly had informed that 41 Canadian diplomats had left India.
He said that India had said that the diplomatic security of all diplomats except 21 diplomats would be terminated by October 20.
21 diplomats are still in India. Due to this situation, Canada will now have to limit its services in India.
He said that due to this, some consulates in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chandigarh will have to stop functioning.
In response, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs issued a statement on Friday saying that India is in no way violating the Vienna Convention and that the number of Canadian diplomats in India is excessive.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs said that 'in terms of bilateral relations, it was necessary to have parity in the presence of diplomats in India and Canada due to the number of Canadian diplomats in India and their continued interference in the internal affairs of the country.'
Citing Article 11.1 of the Vienna Convention, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that this demand for parity in the number of diplomats is in accordance with the treaty
What is the matter
On June 18, separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nagar was assassinated in Canada. Three months after the murder, on September 18, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in Parliament that Canadian agencies have confirmed that the Indian government may be behind the killing of a Canadian citizen on Canadian soil.
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