New Delhi, February 27 India and the United Kingdom identified new areas of mutual interest and synergy for proactive cooperation in counter-terrorism and organized crime on Friday, including pro-Khalistani extremists in the UK.
During the sixth India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue (HAD) held here, India also raised its concerns over the security breaches of Indian dignitaries and diplomatic missions in the UK, according to an official statement.
The Indian side was led by Dr. Rajendra Kumar, Secretary (Border Management), while the UK delegation was led by Simon Ridley, Second Permanent Secretary at the Home Office. Senior officials from both sides attended the discussions.
Both sides expressed satisfaction with the existing level of cooperation and agreed to strengthen bilateral engagement by maintaining momentum for enhanced security cooperation between the two nations.
"During the meeting, both sides assessed the ongoing cooperation and identified further areas of mutual interest and synergy for proactive cooperation in counter-terrorism and organized crime, including Pro-Khalistani Extremists and the activities of anti-India groups in the UK, drug trafficking, migration, criminal justice and law enforcement cooperation, cyber security, among other issues," the statement said.