India and Russia have jointly called for "concerted action" against terrorist groups, their proxy organisations, and affiliates while discussing emerging global and regional security threats during the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) held in New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a statement on Thursday confirming the outcomes of the meeting, which took place on Wednesday.
High-Level Participation and Shared Condemnation
The meeting was co-chaired by MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George and Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Dmitry Lyubinsky. Representatives from relevant departments and agencies of both countries also participated in the discussions. According to the MEA statement, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. They specifically condemned the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, as well as the blast near Red Fort, New Delhi, on November 10, 2025.
Call for Action Against UNSC-Listed Groups
"Both sides called for concerted action against terrorists and terrorist groups, including those listed in the UNSC 1267 Sanctions Committee and their proxy groups and affiliates," the MEA statement read. This reaffirms the commitment of both nations to multilateral frameworks in combating terrorism.
Sharing Experiences and Enhancing Cooperation
During the meeting, India and Russia shared their experiences in combating terrorism and agreed to enhance cooperation in addressing challenges related to violent extremism, radicalisation, terror financing, and the misuse of new and emerging technologies, including digital financial technologies, for terrorist purposes. The two sides also exchanged assessments on current and emerging terrorist threats at the global and regional levels.
Commitment to Multilateral Platforms
Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation through bilateral and multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, BRICS, the Eurasian Group on Combating Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism (EAG), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). "The two sides shared their experiences in countering terrorism and agreed to enhance cooperation to address challenges of violent extremism, radicalisation, terror financing and the use of new and emerging technologies and digital financial technologies for terrorist purposes. They discussed the current and emerging terrorist threats at the global and regional level," the statement read. "The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation in bilateral as well as multilateral platforms, including at the UN, BRICS, EAG and SCO," the statement added.
Next Meeting Scheduled in Russia
The next meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism will be held in Russia on a mutually convenient date, the ministry added. Following the meeting, the MEA posted on X that both sides "shared their assessment on regional and global terrorism" and agreed to strengthen cooperation against challenges such as radicalisation, terror financing, and the misuse of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.
