Sat May 18, 2013 Updated 1 day ago

New Indian envoy dismisses report questioning his diplomatic experience


Embassy Photo: Carl Meyer
Admiral (Ret’d) Nirmal Verma is the first Indian high commissioner in Canada boasting an Indian military background since 1980.

India’s new envoy to Canada says a British press report from last year alleging he wasn’t qualified for the new job doesn’t take into account his decision-making and diplomatic experience as the head of India’s navy.

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