PM Modi, Justin Trudeau talk about terrorism, exchange ties

New Delhi, Feb 23 Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian partner Justin Trudeau today held extensive talks on key issues of counter-terrorism and extremism as well as ways to support exchange ties, after which the two sides inked six agreements, including on energy cooperation.

After their almost two-hour long meeting, Modi, while addressing a joint media event with the Canadian prime minister, said they discussed the entire gamut of the bilateral partnership.

Attesting that it is essential that the two nations work together to battle terrorism, Modi said there ought to be no place for the individuals who misuse religion for political goals.

The PM also made it clear that the individuals who challenge India's sway and solidarity won't go on without serious consequences.

Modi's comments come in the midst of feedback of the Trudeau government's soft approach towards the Khalistan issue.

Watching that Trudeau has gone to different parts of India in most recent couple of days, Modi said the Canadian pioneer more likely than not encountered the decent variety of the nation.

On his part, Trudeau described India as a natural partner for commercial cooperation.

Prior, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on the Canadian prime minister and discussed different issues of common intrigue.

Swaraj had a warm gathering with Trudeau and talked ways to strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two nations, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.