At the G20 summit, Prime Minister Modi and Justin Trudeau are in the same frame; see photo | India News – Times of India

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi had a brief interaction with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the conference G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Tuesday, despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. Both leaders were seen talking to each other US President Joe Biden.
During the group photo session, Biden positioned himself between Modi and Trudeau as they exchanged words.

The leaders gathered for a group photo at the Museum of Modern Art in Rio de Janeiro Hall.
Relations between India and Canada have deteriorated significantly recently, following Trudeau’s allegations that Indian government agents were linked to the death of the Khalistani terrorist. Hardeep Singh Nijjarwho was shot dead near a gurdwara in Surrey.
India had earlier labeled Nijjar as a terrorist and dismissed the claims as baseless.
Relations deteriorated when Canada attempted to investigate the Indian ambassador and five other diplomats as “persons of interest” in relation to Nijjar’s death. In response, India withdrew its diplomats and expelled six Canadian diplomats from New Delhi.
India has additionally criticized Ottawa for its inaction against Khalistan supporters who question the country’s sovereignty and territorial unity.