In an exclusive interview with TOI, Canadian foreign minister said the relationship with India is seeing an elevation, not a reset, while also stressing the significance of ongoing law enforcement and security dialogue. “Canadians have the right to feel safe and secure in our country,” said Anand, adding Canadian authorities will take their job of protecting diplomats very seriously. The minister emphasised that Canada will have a twin-track approach to ties with India - law enforcement dialogue to address each other’s security concerns and enhanced cooperation at the same time in a range of areas from energy, trade, AI and climate change to people-to-people ties and business-to-business ties. Excerpts: How has your visit helped to carry forward the reset in the relationship?
Sovereignty, rule of law paramount in Canada on public safety, India and Canada addressing each other’s security concerns: Anand

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