The NSAs explored methods to advance the bilateral relationship, with a give attention to counterterrorism, tackling transnational organised crime, and increasing intelligence-sharing efforts. They agreed to strengthen safety cooperation and present engagement mechanisms.
On Friday, senior diplomats of each side additionally held talks to revive dialogue mechanisms that had stalled amid tensions.
India’s ties with Canada, beneath former prime minister Justin Trudeau, hit a low as Ottawa was accused of defending Khalistani extremists and, in flip, blamed New Delhi for focusing on Canadian residents. Each international locations had withdrawn their envoys.
Relations started to reset after Canada’s new prime minister initiated outreach to New Delhi. The 2 prime ministers met earlier this 12 months in the course of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta.
The NSA talks got here three weeks after each side appointed new envoys – India naming seasoned diplomat Dinesh Okay Patnaik as excessive commissioner to Ottawa.