India and Egypt have agreed to intensify their collaboration in combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. This decision was made during the 4th Meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism, held in Cairo on Wednesday.
In a press release, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said that both countries strongly condemned the recent “heinous terrorist attack” in Pahalgam, which targeted domestic and international tourists. Egypt reaffirmed its full support for India in tackling all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining the country’s security and stability.
The discussions were led by Ambassador KD Dewal, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism) at the MEA, and Ambassador Walid Al-Fiqi, Director of the Department of Counter Terrorism at Egypt’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Representatives from various agencies of both nations participated in the meeting.
During the talks, the two sides exchanged views on terror threats in their respective countries and regions. They also explored ways to enhance cooperation in addressing emerging challenges such as the use of technology for terrorist purposes, terrorist financing—including through cryptocurrencies—unmanned aerial systems, and the misuse of cyberspace for spreading extremist propaganda.
India and Egypt agreed to deepen bilateral collaboration in areas such as anti-money laundering, drug trafficking, and organized crime. Additionally, they committed to strengthening joint efforts in training and capacity building, cybersecurity, the use of artificial intelligence for counter-terrorism, and the exchange of best practices and information.
The two nations also discussed enhancing multilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism through forums such as the United Nations, BRICS, the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF), and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
In this context, both sides exchanged views on improving the effectiveness of the GCTF and reiterated their commitment to the early finalisation and adoption of the United Nations Comprehensive Convention on International Terrorism (CCIT).
-ANI
