India strengthens global counter-terrorism cooperation, engaging 26 countries through Joint Working Groups

In a firm display of its commitment to global peace and security, India has deepened its cooperation on counter-terrorism efforts by engaging 26 countries through Joint Working Groups on Counter Terrorism.
 
 
Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) Annual Report for 2024 stated that these strategic dialogues underscore India’s proactive stance in fostering international collaboration to combat the growing threat of terrorism.
 
 
The report highlights that India has been engaging with regional and multilateral bodies such as BIMSTEC, G20, ASEAN Regional Forum, SCO, BRICS, EU, FATF and the QUAD Forum on Counter Terrorism.
 
 
Joint Working Group meetings on Counter Terrorism were held with the US, Kazakhstan, France, European Union, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Russia.
 
 
India participated in the meeting of the Group of Legal Experts of Regional Anti Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Council held in Beijing, China.
 
 
India also hosted the 8th Meeting of the BIMSTEC Sub Group on Prevention of Illicit Trafficking in Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Precursor Chemicals held in New Delhi.
 
 
The FATF Working Group meeting and Plenary were held in Singapore during which India’s Mutual Evaluation Report was adopted, placing the country in the “regular follow-up” category.
 
 
India participated at the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF) Trans-regional Group Meeting and 23rd Coordinating Committee Meeting held in Nairobi and the 24th Coordinating Committee Meeting and the Ministerial Meeting of GCTF held in New York in September 2024.
 
 
It also participated in 40th Plenary meeting of Eurasian Group on Money Laundering and financing of terrorism (EAG) held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
 
 
Counter Terrorism also remains one of India’s top priorities at the United Nations, where India advocated for a comprehensive multilateral action to counter terrorism.