New Delhi, Aug. 29 -- As India and Canada named envoys, former diplomat Vikas Swarup on Friday called it a positive development, noting that it signals a "thaw" in bilateral ties.

"I think this is a very positive step. It is really the first positive signal that a thaw has indeed happened. The thaw came about because PM Modi met PM Carney at the G7 Summit in Canada. I think the two leaders had a very positive conversation," Swarup told ANI.

He added, "We still have our concerns on the activities of some anti-India groups in Canada but to the extent that the Canadian Govt is now more sensitive to our concerns and is willing to move forward because Canada is one of the worst hit countries because of Trump's tariff. So, I think Canada also...