Canada’s Deputy Army Chief in India said, ‘We want to build military relations’
New Delhi: Amid the diplomatic dispute between India and Canada, Canada’s Deputy Army Chief Major General Peter Scott said on Tuesday, ‘We want to build military relations between the two countries.’ The Canadian Vice Army Chief arrived in the national capital to attend the Indo-Pacific Armies Chiefs Conference (IPACC). He said he is aware of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement, but he is here to build military-to-military ties with India. Scott said, “I am fully aware of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s statement. Our government’s position is to request the Indian government to participate and cooperate in the investigation. But, apart from this, we are here to participate in the Indo-Pacific Summit. We have come. We have come to build good relations between the armies of the two countries. This issue should be allowed to be resolved by both the governments (India-Canada) in their own way.
Peter Scott added, “We look forward to the opportunities to exchange ideas and learn from each other.” ‘Indo-Pacific Army Chiefs Conference’ (IPACC) is being organized at Manekshaw Center in Delhi Cantt. The Indian Defense Ministry said that the central theme of the forum is “Together for Peace: Maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region”. Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Chief of Defense Staff General Anil Chauhan attended the inauguration ceremony at the Manekshaw Centre. Officials said the Army Chiefs’ conference is being discussed on issues of mutual interest and areas of cooperation to synergize the efforts of all stakeholders to bring peace and stability in the region.
