India–Canada Agree on Security Cooperation Plan

On 7th February 2026, India and Canada agreed to formulate a shared work plan to strengthen cooperation on national security and law enforcement during talks between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart Nathalie Drouin in Ottawa.

Key Points

Strategic Security Dialogue: The meeting focused on enhancing collaboration on national security and law enforcement priorities between the two countries.
Shared Work Plan: Both sides agreed to develop a structured work plan to guide future cooperation and enable practical coordination on mutual concerns.
Progress Acknowledged: The Ministry of External Affairs stated that both countries recognised ongoing progress in initiatives aimed at improving the safety and security of their citizens.
Liaison Officers Deployment: It was agreed that both nations will establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers to strengthen communication channels.
Information Sharing: The initiative will help streamline bilateral communication and facilitate timely exchange of information on issues such as illegal drug flows, especially fentanyl precursors, and transnational organised crime networks.
Cybersecurity Cooperation: The two sides committed to formalising cooperation on cybersecurity policy and sharing information related to cyber threats.
Immigration and Fraud Enforcement: Continued discussions were agreed upon to enhance collaboration in areas related to fraud and immigration enforcement, in line with domestic laws and international obligations.