India Resumes Visa Services for Canadians Amid Diplomatic Thaw | But Conditons Apply | Oneindia

  • last year
India and Canada are mending diplomatic ties as India announces the resumption of visa services for Canadians. The move comes after a recent dispute involving the killing of a Sikh separatist in Canada and reciprocal diplomatic measures. Emergency services will continue, easing tensions between the two nations.

#IndiaCanadaRelations #VisaResumption #DiplomaticTensions #SikhSeparatist #HardeepSinghNijjar #DiplomaticRecalls #SecurityDispute #InternationalDiplomacy
~HT.99~ED.102~
Transcript
00:00 The decision by India to resume visa services for Canadians signals a potential de-escalation
00:06 in the recent diplomatic discord between the two nations.
00:09 This move follows Canada's recall of a significant number of its diplomats from India, a response
00:14 to New Delhi's warning of removing their diplomatic immunity.
00:17 The diplomatic strain originated when Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly accused
00:22 Indian intelligence of involvement in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh
00:26 Nijjar.
00:27 India vehemently rejected these allegations, leading to heightened tensions.
00:31 The resumption of visa services, covering various categories, suggests a willingness
00:35 on both sides to ease hostilities.
00:38 The Indian government's decision to resume visa services appears to be a diplomatic gesture
00:42 aimed at restoring normalcy.
00:44 The inclusion of emergency services being handled by the Indian High Commission and
00:48 consulates in Toronto and Vancouver underscores the measured approach to resolving the issues.
00:54 The recent episode had seen Canada raising concerns about potential violations of the
00:58 Geneva Convention, while India refuted claims of breaching international law.
01:03 The resumption of visa services, coupled with the continuation of essential services, reflects
01:08 a pragmatic approach to maintaining diplomatic ties.
01:11 While challenges persist, especially regarding the investigation into Nijjar's death, this
01:16 move represents a positive step in mitigating the recent escalation.
01:20 Both nations may now have an opportunity to engage in constructive dialogue to address
01:24 outstanding issues and foster better diplomatic relations.
01:28 Their situation remains dynamic and further developments will be closely monitored for
01:32 the impact on India-Canada bilateral relations.
01:40 [BLANK_AUDIO]

Recommended