What happened?
On September 10, 2025, India and the European Union held their 15th Joint Working Group Meeting on Counter-Terrorism in Brussels, co-chaired by senior officials from both sides. The dialogue reviewed domestic, regional and global threat assessments, condemned the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam and reaffirmed their joint stance against terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism. Participants discussed cooperation in multilateral forums such as the UN, the Global Counterterrorism Forum and the FATF, and shared updates on their respective counter-terrorism policies. Topics included countering terror financing, preventing online radicalisation, exchanging information on designated terrorist entities and addressing challenges posed by emerging technologies. Both sides also identified new areas for collaboration, with the next meeting to take place in New Delhi on a mutually convenient date.
Why it matters to India
The meeting reinforces India’s partnership with a key global bloc in confronting terrorism and violent extremism. By coordinating strategies with the EU on financing, radicalisation and technology, and by expanding cooperation in international fora, New Delhi strengthens its ability to combat cross-border threats and amplifies its voice in shaping global counter-terrorism norms. This collaboration enhances India’s security while bolstering its diplomatic reach in Europe and beyond.