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India, UK agree to step up security cooperation

During the meeting, India impressed upon the UK authorities the need to expedite the pending extradition cases, the MHA said…reports Asian Lite News

India and the UK conducted the fourth Home Affairs Dialogue in virtual mode on Thursday. The two countries discussed a range of issues including homeland security, cyber security, extradition cases and migration and mobility, the Union home ministry said in a statement.

The Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and the UK side was led by Permanent Secretary, Home Office, Mathew Rycroft.

During the meeting, India impressed upon the UK authorities the need to expedite the pending extradition cases, the MHA said.

“The Indian side communicated concerns on the anti-India activities of certain extremists and radical elements in the UK. The UK side was urged to maintain vigil over the activities of such elements and take appropriate proactive action,” it said.

The two countries also agreed to maintain enhanced security cooperation and deepen security-related bilateral engagement.

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