Indian Government Expels Canadian Diplomat Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

Indian Government Expels Canadian Diplomat
India summoned Canada's High Commissioner to India, Cameron MacKay, and the government dismissed a senior Canadian diplomat.

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September 21, 2023, New Delhi : India In retaliation for Canada’s expulsion of two Indian ambassadors earlier this month, India has expelled a senior Canadian diplomat, Olivier Sylvestre.

On Wednesday, the Indian government declared Sylvestre a persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country within five days.

The deportation comes amid a deterioration in relations between the two countries. On September 13, Canada dismissed two Indian ambassadors, charging them of espionage.

India has refuted the espionage charges and accused Canada of overreacting.

Sylvestre’s deportation is likely to exacerbate tensions between the two countries.

It is unknown how the deportation will affect bilateral relations between India and Canada. However, it is evident that the relationship has hit rock bottom.

Both governments have stated that they are determined to resolving the matter diplomatically. However, how long this will take is unknown.

The expulsion of Sylvestre highlights the precarious status of relations between India and Canada. It also serves as a reminder of the need of diplomacy in settling international problems.

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