EXPLAINED | NSA Doval’s Canada visit brings new security framework; Why Khalistani networks are under pressure? | India News

The issue of Khalistani elements has long been a sore point in India-Canada relations. Justin Trudeau’s regime as Canadian Prime Minister strained diplomatic relations, especially after he raised allegations against India following the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

Trudeau has been accused of sympathizing with the Khalistan movement. However, after his departure, India and Canada agreed to work on relations between the two countries.

Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is reportedly scheduled to visit India next month. Since his appointment, India-Canada diplomatic relations have followed a more positive trend.

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NSA Doval’s visit to Canada

Recently, India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Secretary to the Prime Minister of Canada and National Security and Intelligence Advisor.

Although the visit is part of the regular bilateral security dialogue, it is a matter of concern among Khalistani elements.

According to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the two sides agreed on “a joint work plan that will guide bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement issues and enable practical cooperation on relevant priorities.”

Additionally, India and Canada agreed to appoint security and law enforcement liaison officers and their respective institutions will strengthen existing working relations.

The move aims to facilitate bilateral communication and enable timely information sharing on issues of mutual concern.

Through this initiative, India and Canada aim to address issues such as illicit drug flows and organized crime networks.

The outcome of the meeting appears to be in favor of India and challenge the Khalistani terrorists. Many of them operate in Canada and make threats against Indian citizens and the government. The Khalistani network faces increasing risk as New Delhi and Ottawa expand diplomatic ties.

Another important achievement of the meeting was the rebuilding of trust between the two countries in the post-Trudeau era. While Canada has not historically addressed the Khalistan movement as an extremist problem, Doval’s visit has moved India closer to addressing the issue through official diplomatic channels.