Canadian MP Chandra Arya Meets Modi

NEW DELHI (ANI) – Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya held a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his recent visit to India to discuss bilateral ties.

Arya called India a “significant and growing market” for Canada’s exports and investments. He noted that India serves as a key source for fulfilling Canada’s “critical talent needs.”

Chandra Arya stated, “During my visit to New Delhi on Aug 12, I had the privilege of meeting the Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi at his residence office. We discussed Canada-India relations. India is a significant and growing market for Canada’s exports and investments, and it serves as a key source for fulfilling our critical talent needs.”

“As the outgoing Canadian High Commissioner in India said a few months back “in the long-term, Canada’s strategic interest and India’s strategic interest are absolutely aligned.” We all need to work to realize the full potential of our relationship,” he added.

The comments amidst strained ties between the two nations after the Canadian PM had in the House of Commons last year talked about “credible allegations” about a potential link between Indian agents and the killing of the Khalistani terrorist Nijjar that took place in Surrey in British Columbia, Columbia in June 2023.