New Delhi, May 29 -- India on Thursday firmly reiterated its hardline stance on Pakistan and took strong exception to Canada's handling of Khalistani extremism.

In its weekly media briefing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made it clear that no political legitimacy should be extended to separatist forces.

Turning to Pakistan, the MEA ruled out any dialogue until Islamabad ends its support for terrorism.

"We have been very clear and consistent in our position. I said this in the previous press conference last week, as well as in the press engagement we had on 13th May.

Jaiswal also reiterated that the only bilateral discussion India is willing to have on Jammu and Kashmir is the return of Pakistan-occupied territory.

As for the...