Canada’s National Security and Intelligence Advisor Nathalie G. Drouin met with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi last week, signalling a fresh reset in bilateral relations after years of strained ties.
In a statement released by Canada’s Privy Council, Drouin said both sides had committed to non-interference, including refraining from transnational repression, and agreed on the importance of sharing information and improving responsiveness.
“With these talks, and the recent exchange of high commissioners between Canada and India to renew the diplomatic relationship, we are advancing a relationship based on mutual respect, the rule of law, and a commitment to sovereignty and territorial integrity,” she said.
The meeting built on constructive discussions between India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney during the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis earlier this year.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the visit as part of the “regular bilateral security dialogue” and an opportunity to follow up on talks at the highest political level.
Both sides agreed to strengthen security cooperation in areas including counter-terrorism, combating organised crime and intelligence exchanges, while also reviewing regional and global developments.
The engagement comes as New Delhi and Ottawa reactivate stalled dialogue mechanisms and restore full diplomatic representation.
High Commissioners have recently returned to both capitals, while Canada’s Deputy Foreign Minister David Morrison and India’s Secretary (East) P Kumaran also led follow-up consultations in New Delhi.
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