India and Canada agreed to deepen cooperation on transnational crime, terrorism, trafficking and extradition following talks between Ajit Doval and David Morrison. They reviewed a security work plan adopted in February and considered structured cyber and economic security dialogues. The renewed cooperation follows a diplomatic rupture over Canada’s allegations concerning the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, which India denied.
India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and David Morrison, the Canadian prime minister’s senior diplomatic and international affairs adviser, agreed to deepen security cooperation after talks in New Delhi. Morrison visited India from October 5 to 7, and a joint statement followed the meeting. The countries want closer coordination against transnational crime and terrorism.[1], [2]
The agenda covers organised crime, violent extremism, human and drug trafficking, cybercrime, extortion and extradition of criminal offenders. Officials reviewed implementation of the shared security work plan agreed in February. They discussed stronger institutional mechanisms and communication channels to make information sharing on mutual concerns more timely.[1]
Both sides also agreed to identify additional practical areas of cooperation, including possible structured dialogues on cyber and economic security. The statement welcomed efforts to advance negotiations on a comprehensive economic partnership agreement and discussed the potential for a more substantive defence relationship.[1]
Security disagreements had damaged relations. In September 2023, then Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau alleged that Indian government agents were linked to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar; India rejected the accusation. India has raised concerns about Khalistani activists and organised crime links in Canada, while Canada has raised transnational gangs with ties to India. Adviser-level talks were held in New Delhi in September 2025 and Ottawa in February.[1]
