India and Canada have agreed to draw up a shared work plan to guide cooperation on national security and law enforcement, with a focus on practical collaboration aligned with each country’s priorities.
The decision was taken during a meeting between India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin in Ottawa on Saturday. The Ministry of External Affairs, which shared details of the discussions, said both sides acknowledged progress on initiatives aimed at strengthening the safety and security of their countries and citizens.
According to the Ministry, the two countries agreed to establish security and law enforcement liaison officers and to further develop working-level relationships between their respective agencies. This step is expected to streamline bilateral communication and enable timely information sharing on issues of mutual concern, including the illegal flow of drugs, particularly fentanyl precursors, and transnational organised crime networks.
The two sides also committed to formalising cooperation on cybersecurity policy and improving information sharing on cyber threats. In addition, they agreed to continue discussions on cooperation related to fraud and immigration enforcement, in line with domestic laws and international obligations.
As part of his visit, NSA Doval also met Canada’s Minister for Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree on Friday.
