New Delhi: India and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen India-Uzbekistan counter-terrorism cooperation through information sharing, capacity building and the exchange of best practices.
The agreement was reached during the 10th meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi on October 22, 2026.
Both countries discussed terrorism, radicalisation, terrorist financing and the misuse of technology. They also agreed to improve cooperation between their security agencies and strengthen regional security through international organisations.
India-Uzbekistan Counter-Terrorism Cooperation: Meeting Held In New Delhi
India and Uzbekistan held the 10th meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation between the two countries to address terrorism and emerging security challenges.
The discussions covered threats posed by terrorist groups in different parts of the world and their respective regions.
Both countries agreed that stronger cooperation is important to protect national security and maintain regional stability.
The meeting was an important step towards improving coordination between India and Uzbekistan in the fight against terrorism.
Senior Officials Lead India-Uzbekistan Security Talks
The meeting was co-chaired by Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan, Additional Secretary for Counter Terrorism at India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
The Uzbek delegation was led by Pirimkulov Gulomjon Shodmonkulovich, Head of the Department for Cooperation with South Asian, Near, Middle Eastern and African Countries under Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Both officials discussed ways to improve cooperation between their respective countries.
They also reviewed the importance of strengthening the existing Joint Working Group framework to address common security concerns.
India Uzbekistan Counter Terrorism Cooperation: Key Terrorism Challenges Discussed By Both Countries
India and Uzbekistan discussed several current and emerging challenges related to terrorism. Both sides exchanged views on the following important security issues:
1. Extremism And Radicalisation
The two countries discussed ways to counter extremism and radicalisation. Radicalisation can encourage people to support extremist ideas or become involved in terrorist activities.
India and Uzbekistan agreed to work together to address these challenges and strengthen their efforts against terrorism.
2. Terrorist Financing
Terrorist groups require financial resources to support their activities. The two countries discussed the importance of combating terrorist financing and improving cooperation to address financial networks linked to terrorism.
Both sides also reaffirmed their commitment to working together against the financing of terrorism.
3. Misuse Of Technology By Terrorist Groups
The meeting also focused on the growing misuse of technology for terrorist purposes. Both countries discussed emerging challenges related to the use of technology by terrorist groups.
They agreed that cooperation between relevant agencies would be important to address these threats.
4. Terrorism And Organised Crime
India and Uzbekistan also discussed the connection between transnational organised crime and terrorism. Both sides recognised the importance of addressing these activities together. They agreed to strengthen cooperation to protect national and regional security.
India And Uzbekistan To Strengthen Information Sharing
Information sharing was one of the major areas discussed during the meeting.
India and Uzbekistan agreed to strengthen bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation through the exchange of information between their relevant agencies. Better information sharing can help both countries understand emerging security challenges and improve coordination.
The two sides also discussed developing cooperation between their agencies to address terrorism-related threats.
India Uzbekistan Counter Terrorism Cooperation: Capacity Building And Exchange Of Best Practices
India and Uzbekistan also agreed to strengthen capacity building and exchange best practices in counter-terrorism. Capacity building means improving the knowledge, skills and abilities of officials and security agencies.
The two countries discussed opportunities to learn from each other’s experiences and improve their approaches to tackling terrorism. The exchange of best practices can help both countries improve their preparedness against emerging security threats.
India And Uzbekistan To Strengthen Cooperation Through International Organisations
India and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through international organisations.
Both countries discussed cooperation through the following important platforms:
United Nations (UN)
The United Nations provides an international platform for countries to discuss security challenges and cooperate against terrorism.
India and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation through the UN.
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS)
SCO-RATS is a regional mechanism focused on cooperation against terrorism, separatism and extremism among participating countries. India and Uzbekistan agreed to continue strengthening their cooperation through this platform.
Eurasian Group On Combating Money Laundering And Financing Of Terrorism (EAG)
The Eurasian Group works to improve cooperation against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to working together through the EAG.
Joint Working Group To Play An Important Role
The India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism remains an important platform for cooperation between the two countries.
The group provides a mechanism for discussing security challenges and identifying areas where both sides can work together.
During the latest meeting, India and Uzbekistan agreed to further strengthen the framework of the Joint Working Group. They also discussed developing cooperation between their relevant agencies to address terrorism and related threats.
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FAQs
The 10th meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was held in New Delhi on October 22, 2026.
India and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation to address terrorism, radicalisation, terrorist financing and emerging security threats. Both countries will improve information sharing, capacity building and cooperation between their relevant agencies.
India and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through the United Nations (UN), the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) and the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG).
