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India and Kyrgyzstan's Bold Move: Countering Terrorism Amid Regional Challenges

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval's visit to Kyrgyzstan marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral security cooperation. The meeting with Kyrgyz officials focused on critical issues like terrorism, radicalisation, and regional security challenges. Both countries agreed to coordinate their positions on multilateral platforms and enhance existing collaborative efforts. This diplomatic engagement represents India's strategic approach to regional security and counterterrorism initiatives.

Key Points: Ajit Doval Kyrgyzstan Security Talks Terrorism Cooperation

  • NSA Doval meets Kyrgyz Security Council Secretary in Bishkek
  • Bilateral discussions focus on countering regional security threats
  • Collaboration on terrorism and drug trafficking emphasized
  • Third India-Central Asia National Security Advisors meeting
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India and Kyrgyzstan enhance collaboration on countering terrorism, radicalisation during NSA Doval's visit

NSA Ajit Doval meets Kyrgyz officials to enhance bilateral cooperation on countering terrorism, radicalisation, and regional security challenges.

"Both sides discussed bilateral cooperation and agreed to enhance existing collaboration on countering terrorism, radicalisation, extremism and drug trafficking. - Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan"

Bishkek, Oct 15

National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan, Lt. General Baktybek Bekbolotov in Bishkek on Wednesday as both countries agreed to enhance collaboration on countering terrorism, radicalisation and drug trafficking.

During their meeting, NSA Doval and Lt General Bekbolotov discussed regional security issues and stressed the need to coordinate positions on issues of common concern at regional and multilateral fora.

"NSA Ajit Doval met Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic Lt. Gen. Baktybek Bekbolotov on 15 October 2025 at Bishkek. Both sides discussed bilateral cooperation and agreed to enhance existing collaboration on countering terrorism, radicalisation, extremism and drug trafficking. They reviewed bilateral defence cooperation and discussed regional security issues. Both sides also emphasised the need to coordinate positions on issues of common concern at regional and multilateral fora," the Indian Embassy in Kyrgyzstan posted on X.

Earlier, the First Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of Kyrgyzstan received NSA Doval upon arrival at Bishkek to attend the third meeting of the India-Central Asia National Security Advisors/Secretaries of the Security Councils.

In a post shared on X, the Indian Embassy stated, "NSA Ajit Doval was warmly welcomed by First Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic Mr. Melis Satybaldiev on 15 October 2025 on arrival at Bishkek. NSA Doval will participate in the 3rd meeting of the India-Central Asia National Security Advisers / Secretaries of the Security Councils in Bishkek."

In 2023, NSA Doval led the Indian delegation which participated in the Second India-Central Asia Meeting of National Security Advisors/ Secretaries of the Security Council at Astana, where discussions were held on various issues in multilateral and bilateral format.

The first India-Central Asia Meeting of National Security Advisors/Secretaries of Security Councils was held in New Delhi in 2022. The National Security Advisors/Secretaries of the National Security Councils of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan participated in the meeting. Turkmenistan was represented by their Ambassador in New Delhi.

- IANS

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Priya S
Finally some positive diplomatic moves! Countering radicalisation is so important for our youth. Hope this leads to concrete action plans and not just meetings. 🤞
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Arjun K
Good strategic move. Central Asia is key to our security interests. The drug trafficking angle is particularly important - we need to stop the flow at source countries.
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Sarah B
While I appreciate the diplomatic efforts, I hope we're also focusing on domestic counter-radicalisation programs. International cooperation is good, but we need strong internal mechanisms too.
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Vikram M
Jai Hind! 🇮🇳 This is the kind of foreign policy that makes me proud. Building strong regional partnerships to combat common threats. Hope this leads to better intelligence sharing and coordinated operations.
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Kavya N
Good to see India taking leadership in regional security matters. The third meeting shows this is becoming a regular platform. Hope we see tangible results from these discussions soon! 🙏

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