India and Uzbekistan Strengthen Bilateral Counter-Terrorism Cooperation
India and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to combat terrorism and extremism during the 10th Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi.
The Ministry of External Affairs of India and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation during the 10th meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism. Held on October 22, 2026, in New Delhi, the session was co-chaired by Suhel Ajaz Khan of India and Pirimkulov Gulomjon Shodmonkulovich of Uzbekistan.
Delegations focused on global and regional threats, specifically targeting extremism, radicalization, and terrorism financing. The discussions also addressed the use of technology for terrorist purposes and the intersection of transnational organized crime and terrorism. To address these challenges, both nations agreed to increase information sharing, capacity building, and the exchange of best practices.
Both countries pledged to continue collaborating within multilateral frameworks, including the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure, and the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism. The two nations will hold their next meeting in Uzbekistan.
