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News Topical, Digital Desk : India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Canada's Prime Minister's National Security and Intelligence Advisor Nathalie Drouin met on Saturday. It
was agreed during the meeting that each country will appoint security and law-enforcement liaison officers and that their respective agencies will further strengthen working ties.
The appointment of liaison officers is expected to streamline bilateral communications and facilitate timely information sharing on issues of mutual concern, including the illicit flow of drugs such as fentanyl precursors and the activities of transnational organized criminal networks.
Agreed to strengthen working relationships
According to the Ministry of External Affairs, the two countries agreed to further strengthen their working relationship in the meeting held on Saturday as part of NSA Doval's two-day visit to Canada.
This was part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between India and Canada, during which both sides reviewed progress on initiatives to ensure the safety of their citizens and agreed on a common roadmap for cooperation on national security and law enforcement priorities.
Commitment expressed on cyber security issues
During the discussions, the two countries also committed to formalizing cooperation on cybersecurity policy and sharing information on cybersecurity issues. They agreed to continue cooperation on matters related to fraud and immigration enforcement, consistent with domestic laws and international obligations.
These moves are seen as part of efforts by both sides to normalise relations, which became highly strained after a diplomatic row over the killing of pro-Khalistan separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in 2023.
In addition to meeting Drouin, Doval also held talks with Canadian Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree on Friday. Doval's visit to Canada comes as both countries are preparing for Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit to India early next month.
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