Ex-Diplomats React As Modi Embarks On First Canada Visit Since Khalistan Stand-Off
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his first foreign visit after Operation Sindoor, beginning a five-day tour to Cyprus, Canada, and Croatia. He will attend the G7 Summit in Alberta, Canada, on June 16 and 17, marking his first visit to Canada since diplomatic ties were strained over the Khalistan issue. Former Deputy NSA Pankaj Saran said the G7 invitation reflects global recognition of India's role in solving major world challenges. 'You can't discuss the global economy without India,' he said. Former diplomats also welcomed PM Modi's visit on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's invitation, calling it a positive step.#pmmodi #modi #operationsindoor #g7summit #modiincanada #indiacanadarelations #markcarney #khalistanissue #indiadiplomacy #cyprus #croatia #internationalrelations #worldleadership #toi #toibharat
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