The 5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue

• 13 Apr 2023

On April 12, 2023, the 5th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue (HAD) was held in New Delhi.

The meeting was led by Union Home Secretary, from the Indian delegation and Permanent Secretary, Home Office, from the UK delegation, along with other senior officials of both countries.

• During the meeting, both sides reviewed the ongoing cooperation and identified further steps that can be taken to explore opportunities and synergies in advancing cooperation in various areas.
• These areas include counter-terrorism, cyber security & global supply chains, drug trafficking, migration, extradition, anti-India activities in the UK including Pro-Khalistan Extremism among other issues.
• The Indian side specifically conveyed its concerns on the misuse of UK's asylum status by the Pro-Khalistani elements to aid and abet terrorist activities in India.
• India's concerns over the breach of security of Indian High Commission were also emphasized.
• The meeting concluded with both sides expressing satisfaction with the ongoing partnership and agreeing to deepen bilateral engagement and maintain the momentum for enhanced security cooperation between the two countries.