In a new provocation, Trudeau claims to have spoken with the UAE President on India and the "importance of upholding the rule of law."

In what may be described as a new provocation in the midst of the India-Canada diplomatic crisis over Nijjar's murder, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stoked emotions with a social media post about the "importance of upholding and respecting the rule of law."

Trudeau said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, that he spoke with UAE President Mohamed Bin Zayed about the ongoing conflict with India and the need of preserving the rule of law.

The Canadian Prime Minister also mentioned the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict and the need to preserve civilian life.

This comes only days after the Canadian prime minister had a similar conversation about the diplomatic deadlock with his British colleague, Rishi Sunak, who expressed hope for a quick de-escalation of the situation.

On the phone today, His Highness @MohamedBinZayed and I spoke about the current situation in Israel. We expressed our deep concern and discussed the need to protect civilian life. We also spoke about India and the importance of upholding – and respecting – the rule of law.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) October 8, 2023

According to a Downing Street statement, the British Indian leader spoke with Trudeau on Friday evening and was briefed on the status of Canadian diplomats in India. Sunak restated the UK's position of respect for the rule of law following Canada's allegation of Indian complicity in the execution of a pro-Khalistan wanted terrorist.

In recent developments, India stated that it has been working with its mission in Ottawa and consulates in other Canadian cities over safety concerns in response to Canada's claim over Nijjar's killing.

"We have raised concerns about the security of our diplomats and facilities from people there who are wanted by our security and judicial systems, and we will continue to do so as the conversation continues." "The issue is one of security, and our diplomats are safe, and the community is not under attack," said MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi in New Delhi.

India has also stated that Canada's diplomatic presence in the country must be reduced in order to attain parity in strength, and that some Canadian diplomats are involved in interfering in New Delhi's internal affairs.