Indian High Commissioner Archives

Surrey (Rajeev Sharma): High Commissioner of India to Canada Shri Dinesh K. Patnaik, accompanied by Mrs. Poonam Patnaik and Shri Masakui Rungsung, Consul General of India, undertook a series of community outreach engagements during his inaugural visit to Vancouver, reinforcing India’s commitment to its diaspora in Canada. The delegation commenced the visit by paying obeisance at the Laxmi Narayan Temple in Surrey, where they were received with a traditional welcome by the temple management. In his remarks, High Commissioner Patnaik acknowledged the Indian diaspora’s valuable contributions to Canadian society and to India–Canada relations. He urged community members to continue serving…

Edmonton (Rajeev Sharma): Alberta has taken a significant step towards fortifying its relationship with India as provincial leaders convened with His Excellency Dinesh Patnaik, India’s High Commissioner to Canada, to discuss expanded economic cooperation between the two regions. During the meeting, discussions focused on Alberta’s pivotal role in meeting India’s burgeoning demand for secure, reliable energy and premium agricultural products. Leaders also emphasized emerging opportunities in the technology sector an area where both regions foresee robust potential for future collaboration. With a thriving Indo-Canadian community in Alberta and increasing investment from Indian companies, officials stressed that Alberta is distinctively positioned…