3rd meeting of India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue

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New Delhi : The Third Home Affairs Dialogue between India and UK was held here on May 30, 2018. The Government of India delegation was led by Rajiv Gauba, Union Home Secretary and the Delegation from Home Office of the UK was led by its Second Permanent Secretary, Ms Patsy Wilkinson.

The dialogue covered a wide range of issues including cyber security, women safety, organized crime, terror financing etc.  and a need to put in place a mechanism  for timely exchange of information and intelligence inputs on such issues. Detailed exchange of views took place between the two sides on Indian fugitives/economic offenders  residing in the UK. The Indian delegation impressed upon the UK authorities the need to expedite the process of extradition.

An important topic taken up for discussion related to streamlining the process of various categories of visas for Indian Students and highly skilled professionals and other categories. It was agreed that there will be further interactions on the issues, according to a PIB release.

The Indian side communicated country’s concerns on the recent activities of certain extremists and radical elements in UK. The UK delegation was urged to maintain vigil over the activities of such elements and take appropriate action including timely sharing of intelligence. It was agreed to maintain the momentum for enhanced security cooperation between the two countries.