New Delhi, Oct. 7 -- India and Canada have agreed to deepen coordination on combating transnational organised crime, terrorism, violent extremism, and the extradition of criminal offenders, a move that comes amid New Delhi's growing concerns over activities of pro-Khalistani elements from Canadian soil.
These issues were discussed during talks in New Delhi on Tuesday between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and David Morrison, the Senior Diplomatic and International Affairs Advisor to the Canadian prime minister.
A joint press statement released on Wednesday said the two sides noted with satisfaction the sustained and constructive bilateral engagements over the past year, guided by mutual trust, respect for each other's concerns and sensitivities, and a shared commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
It said both sides welcomed efforts to advance negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), adding they discussed the growing potential for advancing a substantive bilateral defence relationship.
Morrison was on a three-day visit to India from October 5 to 7.
In the Doval-Morrison talks, the two sides reviewed progress in bilateral security and law enforcement cooperation, including the implementation of the shared Security Work Plan concluded in February 2026, the statement said.
"They agreed to deepen coordination and cooperation in combating transnational organised crime, terrorism and violent extremism, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime, extortion, and extradition of criminal offenders.
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