Former diplomat Vikas Swarup said appointing envoys by India and Canada is a positive step, marking the first signal of a thaw since PM Modi met PM Carney at the G7 Summit. He noted concerns remain but expressed hope for resumption of trade talks and improved ties.
Patnaik is currently serving as India's Ambassador to Spain since November 2021 and is expected to take up his new assignment shortly, the MEA said in a statement.
During a press briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal highlighted the progress, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart, Mark Carney, held a discussion on the matter in Kananaskis on the sidelines of the G7 Summit last month.
India condemned the disruption during the Rath Yatra in Toronto, calling it a despicable act. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the matter was raised with Canadian authorities and urged them to act against those responsible and protect religious rights.
Indian shuttler Ira Sharma managed to qualify for the women's singles main draw of the Canada Open 2025 badminton tournament after winning her qualifier match at the Markham Pan Am Centre in Calgary on Tuesday.
The Canada India Foundation (CIF), in collaboration with Tafsik Organisation, convened a powerful one-day National Security Conference on Sunday under the theme "United Against Extremism".
The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday stated that India and Canada are working to reinstate the High Commissioners to each other's capitals, who were expelled last year after relations between the two countries deteriorated.
The event, which took place on Friday, June 20, held in Montreal, Quebec, saw enthusiastic participation from the local community, reflecting the growing popularity of yoga in Canada.
Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Canada for the G7 Summit, Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa expressed confidence that the situation will change and the ties between India and Canada would improve.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented gifts to the Canadian leadership, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, during the PM Modi's visit to Canada earlier this week to attend the G7 Summit at Kananaskis.