India and Uzbekistan Boost Counterterrorism and Security Ties

India and Uzbekistan agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation at a meeting in New Delhi, focusing on information sharing, terrorist financing, radicalisation, technology-related threats and coordination through international security forums.

India and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and regional security threats during the 10th meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, held in New Delhi. The discussions focused on emerging security challenges and measures to enhance coordination between the two countries.

The meeting reviewed threats posed by terrorist groups globally and within the two countries’ respective regions. Officials exchanged views on countering violent extremism and radicalisation, disrupting terrorist financing, preventing the misuse of technology for terrorist activities, and addressing links between transnational organised crime and terrorism.

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Both sides emphasised the importance of strengthening bilateral counter-terrorism mechanisms through information sharing, capacity building and the exchange of best practices. They also discussed ways to improve cooperation among relevant agencies to support investigations, strengthen security preparedness and respond to evolving threats.

The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Additional Secretary for Counter Terrorism at India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Pirimkulov Gulomjon Shodmonkulovich, who heads the department responsible for cooperation with South Asian, Near Eastern, Middle Eastern and African countries at Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

India and Uzbekistan also reaffirmed their commitment to working together through multilateral platforms, including 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). These forums provide channels for coordination on terrorism-related threats, financial networks and regional security concerns.

The latest meeting builds on the broader security relationship between the two countries. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Uzbekistan in August 2026, both sides condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, and called for stronger intelligence sharing, law-enforcement cooperation and action against terrorist financing networks, safe havens and infrastructure. They also reiterated the importance of addressing violent extremism, illicit drug trafficking, organised crime and cyber threats.

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The renewed commitment to counter-terrorism cooperation comes as India and Uzbekistan continue expanding their strategic partnership across defence, trade, energy, infrastructure and other sectors. Strengthening institutional dialogue and coordination on security issues remains a central part of their efforts to address shared regional challenges.