India and Canada have agreed to adopt a collaborative approach towards a fresh chapter in their bilateral relations, focusing on counterterrorism, transnational crimes, and intelligence sharing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin held extensive talks in New Delhi on Thursday, aimed at repairing strained relations following the 2023 diplomatic fallout over the killing of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
“The two sides agreed to work closely and adopt a collaborative approach towards a new chapter in bilateral relations,” the MEA said. Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Mark Carney had discussed steps to restore stability during the G7 summit in Canada in June.
The MEA said the NSAs’ discussions covered counterterrorism, combating transnational organized crime, intelligence exchanges, and strengthening existing security cooperation mechanisms. Both sides also deliberated on priority areas for future collaboration and exchanged views on regional and global developments.
The talks follow the recent appointment of new envoys in both capitals, signaling a mutual intent to rebuild trust after diplomatic tensions last year.