Trudeau Commended Modi for Dialogue with Protesting Farmers: MEA

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, whose support last year for farmers facing brutal police action had angered the centre, has now "commended" India for its handling of the protest, and for choosing "the path of dialogue, as befitting a democracy", the External Affairs Ministry said Friday.

Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava told reporters Mr Trudeau also promised security for diplomatic missions and personnel in his country - against what the centre claims are "Khalistani and separatist elements" that have hijacked the protest and are conspiring to defame India.

"PM Trudeau commended efforts of India to choose the path of dialogue as befitting in democracy. He also acknowledged the responsibility of his government in providing protection to Indian personnel and premises in Canada," Mr Srivastava told the press.