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India-US Homeland Security Dialogue                                                                    

13th January, 2022 International News

                                                       

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Context: India and U.S. review cooperation in counterterrorism and cyber security at a virtual Homeland Security Dialogue.

 

Highlights of the meet:

  • Other issues were identified that can be taken to explore opportunities and synergies in advancing security cooperation.
  • Ways to secure critical infrastructure and global supply chains, maritime security, aviation security, customs enforcement and trade security were discussed.

 

India-U.S. Counter-Terrorism and Internal Security cooperation

  • Cooperation in counter-terrorism has seen considerable progress with intelligence sharing, information exchange, operational cooperation, counter-terrorism technology and equipment.
  • Zero tolerance for terrorism:
    • Both sides have called for strict action against all terrorist groups, including the Al-Qaeda, ISIS, Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen, the Haqqani Network, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, D-Company, and all their affiliates.
    • Both United Nations and the United States, designated Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed as global terrorist.

 

Recent developments in India-U.S. cooperation in counter-terrorism

                  

 

https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-us-review-cooperation-in-counterterrorism-cyber-security/article38262500.ece?homepage=true