THE United States said on Wednesday that India was not co-operating with Canadian authorities regarding allegations its officials are involved in violent crimes in Canada as the White House had hoped it would.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said: “We have made clear that the allegations are extremely serious and they need to be taken seriously and we want to see the government of India co-operate with Canada in its investigation. Obviously, they have not chosen that path.”

Meanwhile, a spokesperson for UK’s Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office said: “We are in contact with our Canadian partners about the serious developments outlined in the independent investigations in Canada. The UK has full confidence in Canada’s judicial system. Respect for sovereignty and the rule of law is essential.

“The Government of India’s cooperation with Canada’s legal process is the right next step.”

A spokesperson of Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said: “Australia has made clear our concerns about the allegations under investigation in Canada, and our respect for Canada’s judicial process.”

The spokesperson added: “Our position of principle is that the sovereignty of all countries should be respected and that the rule of law should be respected.”

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters, noting that Canada had shared details about the investigations with him, added: “The alleged criminal conduct outlined publicly by Canadian law enforcement authorities, if proven, would be very concerning.”

He said: “It is important that the rule of law and judicial processes be respected and followed.”