New Delhi, March 22 -- Former Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, has emphasised the necessity of a collaborative future between New Delhi and Ottawa, noting that the two nations must move past previous diplomatic friction.

Highlighting the path forward for the bilateral relationship, he stated that the current shift represents a transition towards a more functional partnership.

In an interview with ANI, Verma reflected on the evolution of the relationship following a period of intense strain. He noted that the realisation of mutual dependency is now guiding the two countries, stating, "I wouldn't go ahead and call it vindication, but I would say it is diplomatic pragmatism. Because, finally, the realisation is that ...