What happened?
The 5th meeting of the India-Italy Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism and Organised Crime was held on 16-17 January 2025 in Rome, Italy. The meeting was co-chaired by Mr. K.D. Dewal, Joint Secretary for Counter-Terrorism in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Mr Alessandro Azzoni, Senior Deputy Director for Political Affairs and Director for Security at the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Why it matters to India
This meeting is significant for enhancing bilateral cooperation in tackling terrorism and organised crime. Discussions on emerging threats, misuse of technology, and capacity building reflect India’s strategic focus on international collaboration. Strengthening ties with Italy and reaffirming commitments in multilateral forums like the United Nations (UN) and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) bolsters India’s global counterterrorism efforts and its role in ensuring regional and international security.