India and Canada agree to deepen cooperation on organised crime, terrorism and trafficking
India and Canada have agreed to strengthen cooperation in tackling transnational organised crime, terrorism and violent extremism, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime and extortion. The two sides also reaffirmed their commitment to closer coordination on the extradition of criminal offenders.
The agreement was reached during the India-Canada security dialogue between Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and David Morrison, Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney.
At Doval’s invitation, Morrison is visiting India from October 5 to 7, 2026. The meeting in New Delhi was held as part of the ongoing bilateral security dialogue at the NSA level. Previous meetings in this format were held in New Delhi in September 2025 and Ottawa in February 2026.
Both sides acknowledged guidance provided by their respective prime ministers during their meeting in New Delhi in March 2026 and on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Évian in June 2026.
They also noted continued constructive bilateral engagement over the past year, guided by mutual trust, respect for each other’s concerns and sensitivities, and a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
The two sides welcomed efforts to advance negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) and discussed the potential for developing a stronger bilateral defence relationship.
During the meeting, India and Canada reviewed progress in security and law enforcement cooperation, including implementation of the joint Security Work Plan concluded in February 2026.
They agreed to identify additional areas for practical cooperation, including exploring structured dialogues on cybersecurity and economic security.
Both countries also agreed to strengthen existing institutional mechanisms and establish new channels, where appropriate, to ensure more streamlined communication and timely information-sharing on matters of mutual concern.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global developments.