Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in response to a question asked by media persons on the discussions between India and USA on security matters on Wednesday in a press release said, ” the US side shared some inputs pertaining to nexus between organized criminals, gun runners, terrorists and others. The inputs are a cause of concern for both countries and they decided to take necessary follow up action.
He said the inputs were a cause of concern for both countries and they decided to take necessary follow-up action.
“On its part, India takes such inputs seriously since it impinges on our own national security interests as well. Issues in the context of US inputs are already being examined by relevant departments, the MEA spokesperson further added.
The spokesman said issues in the context of US inputs are already being examined by relevant departments.
The comments by the MEA comes on a day British daily Financial Times said that the US had thwarted an attempt to kill Sikh extremist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun on American soil.
Indian-Canada Row
Meanwhile, on the India-Canada row, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday apprised Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong of India’s perspective on the strained relationship with Canada, specifically addressing Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations.
The discussion took place during the India-Australia Foreign Ministers’ Framework Dialogue. Jaishankar highlighted the key issue from India’s standpoint, emphasising concerns about the space given to extremism and radicalism in Canada.
According to news agency PTI, Jaishankar in a joint press conference with Wong, said, “From our point of view, the key issue is really the space which is being given to extremism and radicalism in Canada”.
Highlighting that Australia has good and strong ties with both India and Canada, Jaishankar further said, “So, it was important that Australia get our perspective on the issue”.