India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held talks with his Canadian counterpart, Nathalie Drouin, to strengthen cooperation on security matters, with a stated focus on the safety of citizens.
The discussions signalled closer coordination between the two countries on handling security threats and preventing violence linked to extremist elements, according to the source report.
Focus on security cooperation
The meeting brought together the top national security officials from India and Canada at a time when both sides have been engaging on issues related to public safety and law enforcement coordination.
In the talks, security ties were discussed with emphasis on cooperation against violent extremist groups. The source report said the engagement conveyed that such groups do not have the support of the Canadian government.
Khalistani-linked extremism in spotlight
The report noted that Khalistani groups were among the key areas of concern in the security dialogue.
Officials discussed issues connected to violent extremism, with the objective of improving coordination and maintaining citizen safety.
Message on citizen safety
According to the report, the engagement underscored the importance of protecting citizens and strengthening practical cooperation between agencies.
The meeting is being viewed as an indication of both sides working to maintain communication on security matters, particularly in relation to extremist-linked threats.