India and Uzbekistan Unite to Crush Global Terror Threats
India and Uzbekistan reaffirm their commitment to fight global terrorism and radicalization following the 10th Joint Working Group meeting in New Delhi.
In a significant move to bolster regional and global security, India and Uzbekistan have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to strengthening India Uzbekistan counter-terrorism cooperation. This strategic alignment comes on the heels of the 10th meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, held in New Delhi on October 22, 2026.
High-Level Diplomatic Engagement
The momentum of this partnership was further solidified when Secretary (West) Sibi George met with Pirimkulov Gulomjon Shodmonkulovich, a senior official from the Uzbek Foreign Ministry. Mr. Shodmonkulovich serves as the Head of the Department for Cooperation with South Asian, Near, Middle Eastern and African Countries and is the Co-Chair of the Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.
Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed the meeting via X, noting that the discussions centered on enhancing bilateral cooperation in counter-terrorism and other pressing issues of mutual interest.
Tackling Modern Security Challenges
The 10th Joint Working Group meeting, co-chaired by Suhel Ajaz Khan, Additional Secretary (Counter Terrorism) of India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Mr. Shodmonkulov, dove deep into the evolving nature of global security threats. The two nations exchanged critical views on several emerging challenges, including:
- Extremism and Radicalisation: Strategies to prevent the spread of radical ideologies.
- Terror Financing: Combating the financial networks that sustain terrorist operations.
- Technological Warfare: Preventing the misuse of advanced technology for terrorist activities.
- Organised Crime: Addressing the dangerous nexus between transnational organised crime and terrorism.
A Roadmap for Future Collaboration
Beyond identifying threats, both delegations focused on actionable measures to enhance their joint capabilities. The discussions highlighted a shared vision for:
- Increased information sharing between intelligence and security agencies.
- Collaborative capacity building to better prepare forces for modern threats.
- The exchange of best practices in counter-terrorism operations.
- Developing deeper cooperation between the respective agencies of both nations.
Strengthening Multilateral Ties
India and Uzbekistan also pledged to support each other within larger international frameworks. This includes coordinating efforts through the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS), and the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG).
The partnership is set to continue its trajectory with the next meeting of the Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism scheduled to take place in Uzbekistan on a mutually convenient date.