Canada and Maldives, two nations that have had tense moments with India recently, now seem to be extending an olive branch to New Delhi. Canada’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs, David Morrison, reaffirmed Canada's commitment to India’s territorial integrity, stating that India’s sovereignty must be respected. Meanwhile, Maldivian president Mohamed Muizzu on his first official bilateral visit to India, spoke positively about the relationship between the two countries. Describing India as a ‘valued partner and friend.’