India and Canada have taken significant steps to deepen cooperation on national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity, following high-level talks between India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and Canada’s Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister, Nathalie Drouin, in Ottawa.
The discussions were part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between the two countries and resulted in a shared work plan to guide collaboration on pressing security priorities.
According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the agreement reflects the progress made in initiatives aimed at safeguarding citizens and enhancing the security of both nations.
A key outcome of the dialogue is the establishment of security and law-enforcement liaison officers in each country.
These officers will facilitate streamlined communication, strengthen working-level relationships between agencies, and enable the timely exchange of information on issues of mutual concern, such as transnational organised crime and the illegal trafficking of narcotics, including fentanyl precursors.
The talks also focused on formalising cooperation in the field of cybersecurity. Both nations are committed to enhancing policy coordination and information sharing to better respond to cyber threats. In addition, discussions will continue on collaboration in areas such as fraud prevention and immigration enforcement, ensuring compliance with domestic laws and international obligations.
Before he met with Drouin, NSA Doval held talks with Canada’s Minister for Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, further underscoring the focus on strengthening bilateral security ties.
The MEA noted that the visit marks an important step in building a more robust framework for cooperation between India and Canada, reflecting their shared commitment to tackling evolving security challenges and protecting the safety of their citizens.
The establishment of liaison officers, combined with the joint work plan, is expected to create a more coordinated approach to tackling organised crime, cyber threats, and other national security concerns, signalling a new chapter in Indo-Canadian security collaboration.
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