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    Modi, Trudeau discuss terrorism, trade and ink 6 pacts

    Modi, Trudeau discuss terrorism, trade and ink 6 pacts

    By Krunali Shah
    Feb 23, 2018
    07:03 pm

    What's the story

    After an eight day-long visit, Canadian PM Justin Trudeau finally held extensive talks with his Indian counterpart PM Narendra Modi on various issues like counter-terrorism and extremism. They also signed six key pacts.

    Earlier in the day, Trudeau and his family paid tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat. Subsequently, he was warmly welcomed by PM Modi.

    Here's more about what they discussed.

    Discussions

    What did the two leaders discuss?

    Both leaders met at Hyderabad House to hold delegation-level talks. They discussed strengthening cooperation in trade, investment, energy, health-care, tourism and people-to-people contact among other things. They also oversaw the exchange of MoUs between their governments.

    The two sides also signed six pacts including energy co-operation, IT, sports, education etc.

    Further, they discussed international issues like the situation in North Korea and Maldives.

    India-Canada ties

    At the joint presser, the leaders emphasize India-Canada's "natural friendship"

    PM Modi, while addressing the joint media event, explained that the "entire gamut" of bilateral partnership was discussed.

    He said Canada was an important education destination for over 1L Indian students. Further, he contended that Canada is an "energy superpower" and can help India in fulfilling its energy needs.

    The two leaders aimed to expand the "energy dialogue" between India and Canada.

    Khalistan

    The statement also gave a strong message to Khalistan elements

    PM Modi asserted that the two countries should work together for fighting terrorism. He said there should be no place for those who misuse religion for political goals.

    Further, in a direct reference to Khalistan elements, he stated that those who challenge India's sovereignty will not be tolerated.

    This statement comes amid criticism that Trudeau's government has a soft corner towards Sikh separatists.

    Do you know?

    What did Trudeau have to say?

    Addressing the press, Trudeau said that India-Canada "share not only a rich history but also a set of values that encourage a natural friendship." Regarding trade and commerce, he said as Canada diversifies its economy and looks for business opportunities, "India is a trusted friend."

    Implication

    Overall, what should we make of Trudeau's trip?

    Despite fruitful official engagements at the trip's fag-end, Trudeau's eight-day expedition might have been a disaster.

    Since Trudeau won the elections in 2015, Indo-Canada ties have been overshadowed by his Liberal Party's ties with Khalistani elements.

    Moreover, in impressive bipartisanship, centre's BJP leadership and Punjab's Congress government showed equal toughness on Sikh extremism.

    Evidently, Trudeau playing to the gallery back home may have backfired.

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