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After reports that Khalistan supporters disrupted a consular camp held by the Indian embassy in Vancouver, New Delhi reminded Canada the importance of adhering to the Vienna Convention, ensuring diplomats can fulfil their responsibilities.
India had recently resumed some visa services for Canadian nationals after assurances of enhanced security for Indian diplomats.
"Our high commission and consulates in Canada regularly organise consular camps. One such camp was organised near Vancouver on November 12 to provide life certificates to pensioners. The event was held successfully despite attempts by a few radical elements to cause trouble. Our Consul General was not present at that site," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said in a press briefing on Thursday (16 November).
"We reiterate the need for nations to respect the Vienna Convention on diplomatic relations so that our diplomats can discharge their diplomatic obligations," he added.
Asked about an alleged attack on the Indian community during Diwali celebrations in Canada, the MEA spokesperson said Indian authorities had not received any complaint.
"I think that was more in the nature of unrest between the two groups. To be honest, I don't think there has been any complaint that our consulate has received. I saw some social media reports," he said.
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