The External Affairs Ministry today said that India and the United States partnership are multifaceted and special. Briefing media in New Delhi today, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to President elect Donald Trump and conveyed to him that India is looking forward to further strengthening India-US comprehensive global and strategic partnership. Mr Jaiswal said, India and US will work for the betterment of people and to ensure peace and security.
On cancellation of some of the scheduled consular camps in Toronto, Canada, Mr. Jaiswal said, these camps had been cancelled as they did not get adequate security or security assurance from the Canada government. He said, these consular camps are conducted at the request of the Indian community organizations and it will be organized as per the comfort of the community organization. On the incident of attack on a temple in Brampton, Canada, Mr. Jaiswal said, India has condemned the attack and called upon the Canada government to uphold the rule of law, and bring to justice the people who perpetrated the violence.
On the humanitarian assistance provided to Afghanistan, the External Affairs Spokesperson informed that 50 thousand metric tonnes of wheat, 300 tonnes of medicines and 28 tonnes of earthquake relief material have been provided to Afghanistan.
