Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau met in Vientiane without substantive discussions. India reiterated its stance that relations can only be improved if Canada takes firm action against anti-India activities.

India said there was no substantive discussion between PM Modi and Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit after the Canadian Prime Minister claimed he raised concerns over the "safety of Canadians" in a brief exchange with PM Modi.

India's response to Trudeau's remarks. The Indian government has also clarified its stand on the alleged discussion between PM Modi and Trudeau. "Regarding remarks made by the Pri

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met on the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Vientiane, Laos.

There was no substantive discussion between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on the the sidelines of ASEAN Summit in Loas, sources said on Friday, noting that New Delhi continues to expect that anti-India activities will not be allowed to take place on Canadian soil

The development comes as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, in a presser in Laos said that he had a "brief exchange" with PM Modi on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit meetings in Laos. Indian govt sources said that "no substantive discussion" took place between the 2 leaders in Laos capital Vientiane.

Trudeau said that during the meeting, he emphasized the safety of Canadians and upholding the rule of law are fundamental responsibilities of any Canadian government.

PM Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met on the sidelines of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Laos