New Delhi: India and Russia have determined to step up joint efforts in coping with challenges of radicalisation and terror financing. Methods to deepen cooperation in tackling threats of terrorism have been mentioned at a gathering of the India-Russia joint working group (JWG) on counter-terrorism cooperation. At a separate assembly on points referring to the United Nations, Russia reiterated its help for India as a everlasting member of a reformed UN Safety Council.
The assembly passed off in Moscow on December 19 and 20. “Within the 13th JWG on counter-terrorism, either side shared their experiences in countering terrorism together with cross-border terrorism, extremism and agreed to reinforce cooperation to handle issues of radicalisation in addition to terror financing,” the Ministry of Exterior Affairs (MEA) stated on Saturday.
“They mentioned present terrorist threats on the international and regional stage and combating the usage of new and rising applied sciences for terrorist functions,” it stated in an announcement. The MEA stated either side reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation in bilateral in addition to multilateral platforms. India and Russia additionally held the sixth spherical of consultations on UN associated points in Moscow.
“Within the consultations on UN-related points, either side exchanged views on regional and international developments and points pertaining to the us (UN Safety Council), together with its reform,” the MEA stated. “Russia reiterated its help for India as a everlasting member of a reformed UN Safety Council,” it stated. Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) within the MEA, led the Indian delegation on the JWG on Counter Terrorism (CT) cooperation and the consultations on UN associated points.
The Russian aspect was headed by Sergey Vershinin, Deputy Minister of International Affairs of the Russian Federation. Representatives of respective departments and companies from either side additionally participated within the conferences. On December 19, Lal additionally held a gathering with Russian Deputy International Minister Mikhail Galuzin and mentioned present worldwide and regional points, particularly the Ukraine battle.
