The 16th Meeting of India-France Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism took place in New Delhi on 15 April 2024.
- The meeting focused on assessing counter terrorism challenges, including the use of new technologies by terrorists, internet misuse for terrorism, radicalization, and terror financing.
- Discussions also covered anti-India separatist activities, countering terror financing, organized crime, and narco-terror networks.
- Both sides exchanged views on terrorist threats in their respective regions, including state-sponsored, cross-border terrorism in South Asia, Africa, and the Middle East, as well as activities in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region.
- The Indian delegation, led by Joint Secretary K.D. Dewal, and the French delegation, led by Ambassador Olivier Caron, participated in the meeting.
- India presented its viewpoints on ‘No Money for Terror’ (NMFT) and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), leading to an exchange of positions.
- Strengthening counter-terrorism cooperation was emphasized through information exchange, capacity building, training programs, exercises, and cooperation in multilateral fora.
Q: What were the main topics discussed during the 16th Meeting of India-France Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi on 15 April 2024?
a) Economic cooperation
b) Climate change
c) Counter terrorism challenges
d) Space exploration
Ans : c) Counter terrorism challenges
