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India and Canada Expand Security Cooperation on Crime and Terrorism
India and Canada held a meeting about working together on security.
They agreed to cooperate more closely against terrorism and organised crime.
They also discussed stopping human and drug trafficking, cybercrime and extortion.
The countries reviewed a plan they agreed on earlier in 2026.
They want to improve how their officials share information.
They may also explore regular talks about cybersecurity and economic security.
The meeting took place in New Delhi while David Morrison was visiting India.
The two countries also discussed trade negotiations and defence cooperation.
India and Canada agreed to deepen cooperation against terrorism, violent extremism and transnational organised crime.
The security dialogue was held in New Delhi during David Morrison’s visit from October 5 to 7.
The countries also identified human and drug trafficking, cybercrime, extortion and extradition as areas for cooperation.
They reviewed progress on a shared Security Work Plan adopted in February 2026 and discussed stronger information-sharing channels.
The sides welcomed progress toward a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement and discussed potential defence ties.
- Who
- Indian and Canadian officials, including National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and Canadian adviser David Morrison.
- What
- They held a security dialogue and agreed to deepen cooperation on crime, terrorism and other security issues.
- Where
- New Delhi, India.
- When
- The meeting took place during David Morrison’s visit from October 5 to 7, 2026.
- Why
- To strengthen bilateral security and law-enforcement cooperation and improve coordination on matters of mutual concern.
Key facts
- Meeting
- India-Canada NSA-level Security Dialogue
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Canadian visitor
- David Morrison, Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada
- Visit dates
- October 5–7, 2026
- Work plan
- The sides reviewed implementation of the shared Security Work Plan concluded in February 2026.
- Cooperation areas
- Transnational organised crime, terrorism, violent extremism, trafficking, cybercrime, extortion and extradition
- Other topics
- CEPA negotiations and the potential for a substantive bilateral defence relationship
Quotes
India-Canada joint press statement
Joint statement issued after the India-Canada NSA-level Security Dialogue.
“Both sides acknowledged the guidance provided by their respective Prime Ministers during their meetings in New Delhi in March 2026 and on the margins of the G7 Summit in Évian in June 2026.”
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“They also discussed the growing potential for advancing a substantive bilateral defence relationship in keeping with the vision of the leadership.”
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