Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George held a meeting with Alexandre Zouev, Acting Under-Secretary-General for Counter-Terrorism, today, and discussed India’s robust cooperation with the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) in combating the threat of terrorism. 

 

During the meeting, Zouev appreciated India’s longstanding contribution to global counter-terrorism efforts, including its support for UNOCT and capacity-building initiatives. Both sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation and preparations for the counter-terrorism week scheduled from 26th June to 2nd July 2026.

 

Earlier, Sibi George also met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and discussed reforms of the international organisation, raising the voice of the Global South.