No special exemption for actions like this: US NSA – IndiaTimes

WASHINGTON: The Biden White House on Thursday threw its weight behind Ottawas investigation of allegations about Indias hand in the assassination of a pro-Khalistan separatist in Canada in June, saying it took the accusation seriously and that there is not some special exemption you get for actions like this. It is a matter of concern for us. It is something we take seriously... Regardless of the country, we will stand up and defend our basic principles. And we will also consult closely with allies like Canada as they pursue their law enforcement and diplomatic process, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in response to a question about whether the incident could drive a wedge between the United States and India given their burgeoning ties.

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The closing of ranks in the Anglospheric alliance (strictly speaking the US does not have an official language like the other four) came amid disquiet in Indian quarters that its diplomats were being spied on and are being implicated on the basis of leaks. The Liberal Trudeau government is under pressure from Conservative opposition in Canada to back up its allegations against India with evidence, which New Delhi says has not been shared with it.

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"We underscore our commitment to upholding international law as the foundation for stability and equitable treatment of all member states," a joint statement issued by the group said, in a broad statement that could apply as much to Canada as India.

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