Virtual G20 Summit: India Resumes E-Visa Services for Canadians

India resumed the e-visa services for Canadian nationals on November 22 ahead of Justin Trudeau’s participation in the Virtual G20 Leaders’ Summit.

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It includes the issuance of entry visas, business visas, medical visas, and conference visas.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the G20 virtual summit on November 22, 2023, amid growing international concerns due to the Israel-Hamas war and shaky diplomatic relations with Canada.

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has confirmed attendance at the event. This would be Trudeau's first virtual interaction with Modi since the two countries' relationship turned sour.

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Leaders of all G20 Members including the Chair of the African Union, nine Guest countries, and Heads of 11 International Organizations, have been invited to attend the virtual summit.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese Premier Li Qiang have also accepted India's invitation to the meet.

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Earlier, in September, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced the temporary suspension of visas to Canadian citizens citing the security threats faced by its high commission and consulates in Canada.

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