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India and Canada Name New High Commissioners, Marking a Step Toward Resetting Ties

The coordinated postings open the door to restored consular services following a G7 pledge by the two leaders to stabilize relations.

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A cyclist pedals past the Canadian High Commission in New Delhi, India, Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Manish Swarup)
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Overview

  • India appointed Dinesh K. Patnaik, currently ambassador to Spain and a 1990-batch IFS officer, as high commissioner to Canada.
  • Canada named veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter as high commissioner to India, with Foreign Minister Anita Anand saying the move will help restore services.
  • The reciprocal appointments follow Narendra Modi’s June meeting with Mark Carney at the G7, where both agreed on the early return of envoys.
  • Ties deteriorated after Justin Trudeau alleged Indian involvement in Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s 2023 killing, leading to expulsions and recalls that India rejected as unfounded.
  • Officials indicated the postings will enable the resumption of visa and consular support and revive working-level mechanisms on trade and other cooperation areas.