India, May 14 -- Experts tracking the direction of relations between India and Canada are hopeful that the appointment of Indo-Canadian Anita Anand as the country's Minister of Foreign Affairs could lead to an improvement in ties.

Among those who believe the signals are positive is former Indian High Commissioner to Ottawa Ajay Bisaria, who said, "I expect Anita Anand to excel as Foreign Minister. Her appointment should boost Canada's diplomacy and strengthen India-Canada relations, given her strong track record of commitment to this relationship."

He pointed out the "happy situation" wherein Anand and her Indian counterpart, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar "share a connection with Tamil Nadu". In post on X on Wednesday morning, ...