Indian FS meets deputy FM of Canada

INTERNATIONAL DESK: Indian Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla met Deputy Foreign Minister of Canada Marta Morgan on Monday and mentioned bilateral, regional in addition to global issues of mutual interest.

Taking to Twitter, Indian MEA Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote, “Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla met Deputy Foreign Minister of Canada @MartaMorganUSS. Had a productive exchange of views on bilateral, global and regional issues of mutual interest,”

Earlier right this moment, India and Canada held Foreign Office Consultations (FOCs) to evaluate the progress of bilateral cooperation in domains akin to political, safety, commerce and funding and training and science and expertise.

A Ministry of External Affairs launch mentioned the FOCs supplied a well timed alternative to trade assessments on regional, multilateral and global issues of mutual interest.

The Indian delegation was led by Saurabh Kumar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs. The Canadian delegation was led by Marta Morgan, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Global Affairs Canada. The final FOCs have been held in March 2021 in a digital mode.

“The discussions were cordial and friendly. Both sides reviewed the progress of bilateral cooperation in domains such as political, security, trade and investment, education, science and technology, consular and mobility,” the discharge mentioned.

The delegations agreed that the 2 nations ought to proceed work to resume the momentum in relations and convene conferences of bilateral dialogues and dealing teams.

Both sides agreed to proceed their productive consultations. The subsequent FOCs will likely be held in Ottawa on a mutually handy date. (ANI)