The Third Home Affairs’ Dialogue between India and U.K. was held here today. The Government of India Delegation was led by Shri Rajiv Gauba, Union Home Secretary and the Delegation from Home Office of the U.K. was led by its Second Permanent Secretary, Ms. Patsy Wilkinson.
The Dialogue covered a wide range of issues including cybersecurity, women safety, organized crime, terror financing etc. and a need to put in place a mechanism for the timely exchange of information and intelligence inputs on such issues. Detailed exchange of views took place between the two sides on Indian fugitives/economic offenders residing in the U.K. The Indian delegation impressed upon the UK authorities the need to expedite the process of extradition.
An important topic was taken up for discussion related to streamlining the process of various categories of visas for Indian Students and highly skilled professionals and other categories. It was agreed that there will be further interactions on the issues.
The Indian side communicated our concerns on the recent activities of certain extremists and radical elements in UK. The UK delegation was urged to maintain a vigil over the activities of such elements and take appropriate action including timely sharing of intelligence.
It was agreed to maintain the momentum for enhanced security cooperation between the two countries.
