New Delhi, July 9: India and Russia continue to work on enhancing cooperation and address challenges of violent extremism, radicalisation, and terror financing, discussions on which were held in detail during the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT).
According to the MEA, the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) took place on July 8 in New Delhi and was co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and Dmitry Lyubinsky, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia. Representatives of relevant departments and agencies from both sides also participated in the meeting.
During the meeting, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism and condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in Pahalgam last year and the terror incident near Red Fort on November 10, 2025. They called for concerted action against terrorists and terrorist groups, including those listed in the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee and their proxy groups and affiliates. (IANS)
