The Congress party on Wednesday raised concerns about the rising tensions between India and Canada, calling on the government to take a more inclusive approach, stressing that safeguarding “India's global reputation is a shared responsibility.

The stakes for both countries are high as the rift over allegations that India ran a campaign to intimidate Sikh separatists in Canada deepens.

Canada exports primarily minerals, pulses, potash, industrial chemicals, and gemstones to India and imports goods such as pharmaceuticals, marine products, electrical and electronic equipment, pearls,