India,Canada agree to further strengthen bilateral relations

New Delhi: The 2nd India-Canada Consular Dialogue was held in New Delhi yesterday. External Affairs Ministry said, the two sides held wide-ranging discussions on issues of concern to Indian community which is largest diaspora in Canada.

Both sides reiterated their commitment to continue to work towards solving issues relating to citizen-centric issues including reducing delays in visas.

They also agreed to further strengthen bilateral relations through people-to-people exchanges.



Joint Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa) Devesh Uttam led the Indian delegation, while the delegation from Canada was led by Ms. Marie-Louise Hannan, Director General, South Asia Bureau at Global Affairs Canada.

The Consular Dialogue mechanism between India and Canada was instituted to discuss and improve consular, visa and mutual legal assistance cooperation, and to strengthen people-to-people contacts. The next Consular Dialogue will be held in Canada next year.