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India and Canada Agree to Deepen Security Cooperation

Officials from India and Canada met in New Delhi to talk about security.

They agreed to work more closely against terrorism, organized crime, trafficking, cybercrime and extortion.

They also discussed helping each other with the extradition of criminal offenders.

The countries may set up regular talks about cybersecurity and economic security.

The officials reviewed a security plan agreed in February 2026 and discussed expanding defence ties.

They also welcomed efforts to move forward with a trade agreement.

The meeting was part of regular security discussions between the two countries.

Their relationship has improved over the past year after a period of strain.

Key facts

Indian official: Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser
Canadian official: David Morrison, senior diplomatic and international affairs adviser to Prime Minister Mark Carney
Meeting location: New Delhi
Areas of cooperation: Terrorism, organised crime, violent extremism, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime and extortion
Other security discussions: Extradition of criminal offenders and structured dialogues on cybersecurity and economic security
Security Work Plan: Concluded in February 2026; progress was reviewed
Trade negotiations: Both sides welcomed efforts to advance a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Earlier dialogue meetings: New Delhi in September 2025 and Ottawa in February; the year for the Ottawa meeting is not specified

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