Melanie Joly

Joly is the second cabinet heavyweight after Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc to cite her official responsibilities as the reason for staying out of the race to become leader of the ruling Liberal Party.

Canada says pro-Khalistan posters naming Indian diplomats 'unacceptable'

The 'radical, extremist Khalistani ideology' is not good for India or its partner countries such as the US, Canada, the UK and Australia, Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar had said.

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly with focus on Indo-Pacific

The telephonic conversation came over two weeks after Canada came out with a comprehensive strategy for the Indo-Pacific that aimed to promote peace, resilience and security while listing challenges emanating from China's aggressive behaviour in the region.

Minister of External Affairs of India S. Jaishankar speaks to Canadian foreign minister

During a telephone chat with his Canadian counterpart Melanie Joly on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the "misuse" of freedom and the perils of extremism. The two foreign ministers also discussed the Indo-Pacific region and the global implications of the Ukraine war, as well as ways to strengthen bilateral ties.