The federal government has appointed a new envoy to India, more than 10 months after security officials accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government of espionage and violence, setting off a tense diplomatic dispute.

On Thursday, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand announced that veteran diplomat Christopher Cooter will become high commissioner for Canada to India.

"The appointments are an important step towards restoring necessary diplomatic services to citizens and businesses in both countries," said the announcement.

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The same day, India appointed Dinesh K. Patnaik as its next high commissioner to Canada.

Patnaik is serving as ambassador to Spain, and New Delhi would only say he's expected to take up the Canadian postin

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