# Ministry of External Affairs (India)

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2026-03-13**: Stabilization Efforts — Both governments publicly acknowledge the need to manage extremism concerns while restoring functional ties.
- **2024-11-15**: Back-channel Dialogue — National Security Advisors from both nations meet in third-party locations to discuss stabilization.
- **2023-10-20**: Mass Expulsions — India requests the withdrawal of 41 Canadian diplomats to ensure parity.
- **2023-09-18**: Diplomatic Crisis Triggered — Canada alleges Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar; India denies claims.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### India's FATF VP role to influence AML laws across 200+ jurisdictions
2026-06-20 02:07:44 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Vivek Aggarwal's election as FATF Vice President places India at the heart of global anti-money laundering policy-making, directly affecting legal frameworks in over 200 jurisdictions. Legal and compliance professionals should prepare for new guidance on beneficial ownership and virtual assets.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/india-fatf-vp-legal-impact

### India-Canada Relations: Navigating Extremism and Regulatory Compliance
2026-03-13 17:39:19 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

India and Canada are initiating efforts to stabilize bilateral relations despite persistent friction over Khalistani extremism. This diplomatic recalibration carries significant implications for counter-terrorism financing (CTF) protocols and cross-border legal cooperation.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/india-canada-diplomatic-stabilization-regtech-impact

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