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Canada requests 'private talks' with India to settle diplomatic row

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Amid the growing diplomatic dispute between India and Canada over the killing of a Khalistani leader, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Tuesday (local time) stressed the need for a "strong diplomatic footprint" in India during these challenging times, per Reuters. She noted that diplomatic talks should remain "private" and that having diplomats on the ground was crucial during tense moments between governments. Joly further said that Ottawa was communicating with India and prioritizing the safety of Canadian diplomats.