PM Modi On Third Term, Canada Wants To Engage On "Very Serious Issues"

Justin Trudeau had voiced his expectation in an interview with CBC News today. "There's alignment on a number of big issues that we need to work on as, as democracies as a global community," he said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has expressed hope that with Prime Minister Narendra Modi back for a third term, talks with India can resume on "some very serious issues around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law" -- issues that had caused friction between the two nations last year. Met Canadian PM @JustinTrudeau at the G7 Summit. pic.twitter.com/e67ajADDWi Thank you @CanadianPM for the congratulatory message. India looks forward to working with Canada based on mutual understanding and respect for each others concerns. https://t.co/QQJFngoMyH

Mr Trudeau had voiced his expectation in an interview with CBC News today. "There's alignment on a number of big issues that we need to work on as, as democracies as a global community," he said.

"But now that he (Modi) is through his election, I think there is an opportunity for us to engage, including on some very serious issues around national security and keeping Canadians safe and the rule of law that we will be engaging," he added.