Overview
- National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Canadian counterpart Nathalie G. Drouin in New Delhi on September 18 for security consultations focused on counterterrorism, transnational organised crime and intelligence exchanges, with both sides agreeing to strengthen cooperation.
- Ottawa said the talks advanced ties based on the rule of law and sovereignty, pledging non‑interference including refraining from transnational repression and emphasizing reciprocal exchange of information and responsiveness.
- Senior officials held pre‑Foreign Office Consultations in Delhi on September 19, led by P. Kumaran and David Morrison, agreeing to reactivate dialogue mechanisms across trade, defence, energy, civil nuclear, security and law enforcement, critical minerals, space, science and technology, and agriculture.
- Both governments noted the return of high commissioners and decided to address capacity constraints at their missions to support people‑to‑people ties and economic activity.
- India raised concerns over pro‑Khalistan activities and extradition requests after threats to its missions, including a protest targeting the Vancouver consulate, as officials indicated the Nijjar case is before a trial court and not the focus of the current talks.