National Security Adviser Ajit Doval held a meeting National Security and Intelligence Adviser of Canada, Nathalie Drouin on the 18th of this month in New Delhi.

Both sides acknowledged the clear momentum for rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation at the highest levels of political leadership.

The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that they had productive discussions on advancing the bilateral relationship including in areas of counter terrorism, combating transnational organised crime and intelligence exchanges.

They agreed to strengthen security cooperation and further reinforce existing mechanisms of engagement. The two NSAs also deliberated on the priority areas for future cooperation and exchanged views on regional and global developments.

The two sides agreed to work closely on the way forward and adopt a collaborative approach towards a new chapter in bilateral relations. The visit was a part of the regular bilateral security dialogue between the two sides.