India, June 20 -- India was on Friday accorded the vice presidency of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global body that sets standards for combating money laundering and terrorist financing, for the first time. New Delhi has been a member of the influential international body since 2010.

Union Culture Secretary Vivek Aggarwal was appointed the FATF vice president at the conclusion of the plenary meeting held at the outfit's headquarters in Paris, an official statement said. He will succeed UK national Giles Thomson, who has been holding the post since July 1, 2025.

"Members approved the Priorities of the FATF under the incoming UK Presidency, and appointed Mr Vivek Aggarwal of India as the incoming Vice-President of the FATF ...