On 19-20 December 2024, Shri Tanmaya Lal, Secretary (West) visited Moscow to co-chair the 13th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT) cooperation and 6th rounds of consultations on UN related issues with H.E. Mr. Sergey Vershinin, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation.
India, Russia exchanged views on regional and global developments and issues pertaining to the UNSC, including its reform. Russia reiterated its support for India as a permanent member of a reformed UN Security Council.
During the meeting both sides shared their experiences in countering terrorism including cross-border terrorism, extremism and agreed to enhance cooperation to address problems of radicalization as well as terror financing.
They discussed current terrorist threats at the global and regional level and combating the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes.
Representatives of respective departments and agencies from both sides also participated in the meetings. On 19 December, Secretary (West) also held a meeting with the Deputy Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Mikhail Galuzin to discuss current international and regional issues, in particular, the Ukraine conflict.
