The official readout frames the trip as On 2 September 2026, officials of the Ministry of External Affairs of India and Global Affairs Canada held the annual Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) at Hyderabad House, New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (East), Shri Rudrendra Tandon, while the Canadian delegation was led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Arun Thangaraj.
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The annual Foreign Office Consultations represent a standard diplomatic mechanism between India and Canada. The statement does not address the reasons for holding the FOC this year or the specific topics discussed. However, the event’s continued occurrence indicates Ottawa’s intention to maintain communication channels with New Delhi despite recent tensions related to allegations of state-sponsored interference. This suggests that Canada continues to view dialogue as a necessary component of managing its relationship with India, even if substantive progress remains elusive. The statement does not mention any specific outcomes or agreements reached during the consultations.
