NSA Doval calls for closer cooperation in fight against terrorism at BRICS NSAs luncheon
- In Reports
- 10:44 PM, Apr 24, 2024
- Myind Staff
On Wednesday, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval joined the luncheon meeting of BRICS NSAs, which was hosted by the Secretary of the Russian Security Council. In the meeting, he advocated for increased collaboration in combatting terrorism and called for concrete measures to prevent the cross-border planning, financing, and execution of terrorist activities.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Russia stated, "NSA Shri Ajit Doval spoke at the luncheon meeting of BRICS NSAs hosted by the Secretary of the Russian Federation's Security Council and called for closer cooperation in the fight against terrorism and concrete actions to prevent trans-border planning, funding and execution of terrorist acts."
NSA Doval also participated at the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in St. Petersburg.
"NSA Shri Ajit Doval is participating at the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in St Petersburg on 24 April," the Indian Embassy in Russia posted on X.
On the sidelines of the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters, Ajit Doval held a bilateral meeting with his Myanmar counterpart, Admiral Moe Aung.
Taking to X, the Indian Embassy in Russia stated, "On the sidelines of the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in St Petersburg, NSA Shri Ajit Doval had a bilateral meeting with his Myanmar counterpart Admiral Moe Aung and talked about the current situation in Myanmar and India-funded infrastructure projects in Myanmar. They also discussed recent developments along the India-Myanmar border, including issues related to security, refugees, development projects, etc."
During his intervention at the plenary session with the theme of ‘Ensuring information security in the polycentric world’, Doval underscored India’s policy to use digital technology for inclusive economic development, according to a post on X by the Indian embassy in Moscow.
"Roadmap for such cooperation should include: All stakeholders from Governments to Private Sector, Academia, Technical Communities and Civil Society; Regular institutional dialogues to help develop common understanding on critical issues; Capacity building of like-minded nations through training, education, awareness programs and development of security standards for emerging technologies; and Creation of Mechanisms for cooperation at domestic and international levels,” he said.
He “emphasised that India shall continue cooperation for countering misuse of information and communication technologies by terrorists and criminals, as also for countering terror funding”. In this context, Doval said, the proposed UN convention on cybercrime will be an “important initiative” at the global level.
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