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India, Canada to Deploy Security Liaison Officers in Bilateral Boost

India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's visit to Ottawa. The agreement aims to streamline communication and facilitate timely information sharing on issues like illegal drug flows and transnational crime. Both sides committed to formalising cooperation on cybersecurity policy and continuing collaboration on fraud and immigration enforcement. The visit underscores ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in national security and law enforcement.

Key Points: India-Canada Agree on Security Liaison Officers in NSA Talks

  • Enhanced security cooperation
  • Liaison officers for information sharing
  • Joint fight against drug trafficking
  • Cybersecurity policy collaboration
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India, Canada agree to establish security, law-enforcement liaison officers during NSA Doval's visit

India and Canada agree to establish security liaison officers to enhance cooperation on law enforcement, cybersecurity, and combating drug trafficking.

"establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers... to streamline bilateral communications - Ministry of External Affairs"

Ottawa, February 8

India and Canada have agreed to establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers during a meeting with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada, as part of the former's visit to Ottawa.

According to a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) release, at a meeting on Saturday as part of the NSA's two-day visit to the country, both sides agreed to build on their working relationship.

These were part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between India and Canada, during which the two sides acknowledged progress on initiatives to ensure the safety and security of their citizens and agreed on a shared work plan to guide cooperation on national security and law enforcement priorities.

As per the statement, the establishment of liaison officers is expected to streamline bilateral communications and facilitate timely information sharing on issues of mutual concern, including the illegal flow of drugs, particularly fentanyl precursors, and transnational organised criminal networks.

"During the meeting, it was agreed that each country would establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers and that their respective agencies would build on working relationships," the statement stated.

"The two sides acknowledged the progress on initiatives aimed at supporting the safety and security of their countries and citizens. They agreed to a shared workplan to guide bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement issues and to enable practical collaboration on respective priorities," the release added.

During the discussions, both countries also committed to formalising cooperation on cybersecurity policy and information sharing on cybersecurity issues. They agreed to continue collaboration on matters related to fraud and immigration enforcement, consistent with domestic laws and international obligations.

"They also committed to formalising cooperation on cybersecurity policy and information sharing on cybersecurity issues, as well as continuing discussions on cooperation related to fraud and immigration enforcement, consistent with domestic laws and international obligations," it added.

In addition to his meeting with Drouin, Doval held talks with Gary Anandasangaree, Canada's Minister for Public Safety, on Friday.

The visit highlights India and Canada's ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in national security, law enforcement, and cybersecurity.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
Cooperation on cybersecurity is crucial. So many Indians, including students, face online fraud and scams. Hope this leads to faster action and better protection for our citizens abroad.
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Aman W
Actions speak louder than words. Let's see if this actually stops the illegal flow of fentanyl precursors and other drugs. The proof will be in the results on the ground.
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Sarah B
As someone with family in both countries, I'm relieved. Timely information sharing is key. Hope this helps streamline things for legitimate students and immigrants too, not just security.
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Vikram M
Good move by NSA Doval. National security should always be above politics. This formal framework is needed, especially to tackle organized crime networks that operate across borders.
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Kriti O
While the intent is good, I hope this doesn't become another bureaucratic layer that slows things down. The "shared work plan" needs to have clear timelines and accountability. Let's be practical.

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