India and Russia Reaffirm Counterterrorism Cooperation

Their joint statement signals coordinated use of UN sanctions to target listed groups alongside a new focus on terror financing and misuse of digital tools.

Overview

India and Russia met in New Delhi for the 14th Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, a session co-chaired by Sibi George and Dmitry Lyubinsky.
Both sides condemned the April 22, 2025 Pahalgam attack and the November 10, 2025 Red Fort incident and described terrorism in all its forms as unacceptable.
The delegations called for concerted action against terrorists and groups listed by the UN 1267 Sanctions Committee, including associated proxy networks.
They agreed to enhance cooperation on preventing violent extremism, disrupting terror financing and curbing the misuse of new technologies and digital financial tools by militants.
The statement sets institutional follow-up, including a next meeting in Russia, and commits to pursue coordination through the UN, BRICS, EAG and SCO which could expand sanctions use and intelligence sharing.