Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau had to extend his stay in India after the G20 summit in New Delhi due to a plane breakdown, Canadian authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Justin Trudeau had arrived in India on Friday for the G20 leaders’ meeting and was due to return to Canada on Sunday after laying a wreath at the memorial to the father of Indian independence, Mahatma Gandhi, but a mechanical problem forced him to stay an extra night.
The aircraft “encountered technical difficulties” that “could not be resolved overnight”, according to a statement from Mr. Trudeau’s office. “Our delegation will remain in India until alternative arrangements can be made”.
The aircraft is believed to be an Airbus, according to Canadian broadcaster CTV, which claims that this is “not the first time” it has encountered problems.
Mr. Trudeau’s presence at the G20 was less publicized than that of some of his G7 counterparts and took place against a backdrop of tensions between Canada and India.
New Delhi accuses Ottawa of turning a blind eye to the activities of radical Sikh nationalists seeking to create a separate Sikh state in northern India.
