India-UK Hold 16th Counter-Terrorism Meeting in New Delhi

Tags: International Relations

The 16th meeting of the India-United Kingdom Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism took place in New Delhi.

An Overview of the News

• The Indian delegation was led by K.D Dewal, Joint Secretary for Counter-Terrorism in the Ministry of External Affairs.

• The UK delegation was led by Chris Felton, Head of the Counter Terrorism Network for Asia and Oceania, Government of the United Kingdom.

• Discussions centered around ongoing counter-terrorism cooperation between India and the UK.

• Both nations emphasized the importance of strengthening international cooperation to combat terrorism comprehensively and sustainably.

• The External Affairs Ministry stated that both sides shared their assessments of terrorist and extremist threats in their respective territories and regions.

• Discussions included threats posed by globally sanctioned terrorist entities and individuals.

United Kingdom:

• It includes England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

• It is an island nation located in northwestern Europe.

• Capital and largest city - London

• Prime Minister - Rishi Sunak