India, US talk ways to combat terror, money laundering

India and america held homeland safety dialogue after a spot of two years on Wednesday, with Union dwelling secretary Ajay Bhalla main the Indian delegation whereas the US delegation was headed by Kristie Canegallo, performing deputy secretary, US Division of Homeland Safety.

The 2 sides reviewed ongoing cooperation in counterterrorism and safety domains, a key pillar of the India-US strategic partnership. On this context, they mentioned steps that may be taken to bolster bilateral efforts to fight terrorism and violent extremism, drug trafficking and organised crime, and guarantee transportation safety, based on an announcement issued by the house ministry.

ET was the primary to report, on February 26, that the dialogue was being held on Wednesday.”Each side additional reaffirmed their dedication to strengthening the colourful people-to-people ties between the 2 nations, by taking steps to allow protected and authorized migration, counter unlawful migration, human trafficking, cash laundering, cyber-crimes, and misuse of the cyber area for unlawful actions together with terror-financing,” the assertion stated.