Canada and India Agree to Name New Ambassadors After Expulsions
Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Narendra Modi agreed to work to reestablish regular embassy services in both countries after a meeting at the Group of Seven in Kananaskis, Alberta on Tuesday, according to a statement from Carney's office.
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