From Strategy to Solidarity: Indo-German Front Against Terror Grows Stronger

In a strong show of unity, India and Germany came together to denounce terrorism in all its manifestations at the 10th meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (JWG-CT), held in New Delhi. The session reaffirmed both nations’ commitment to global peace and a coordinated fight against terror threats — from cross-border attacks to cyber-radicalisation.

Key highlights

• Occasion of the meeting: The 10th meeting of the India-Germany Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism was co-chaired by India’s Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism and Germany’s Director for International Order and Arms Control.

• Clear condemnation: Both nations unequivocally denounced terrorism in all forms — including cross-border acts. Particular reference was made to the brutal 22 April 2025 terror attack in 2025 Pahalgam attack and the recent November 10 attack near Red Fort in New Delhi, both of which claimed innocent civilian lives.

• Broader security focus: The dialogue covered a wide array of emerging threats — from online radicalisation and misuse of evolving technologies by terror actors to terrorism financing and recruitment.

• Shared strategies: Both sides discussed harmonising counter-terror policies, enhancing judicial cooperation, designating terrorist entities, and building capacity for efficient response.

• Multilateral cooperation reaffirmed: India and Germany committed to deepening cooperation via international platforms such as the United Nations, the Global Counter Terrorism Forum (GCTF), the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), and the No Money for Terror Ministerial Conference.

• Looking ahead: The two nations agreed to convene the next JWG-CT meeting in Germany at a mutually convenient date — signalling continued high-level engagement and collaboration in the fight against terrorism.

This renewed India-Germany partnership underscores their shared resolve to combat terrorism on all fronts, recognising that modern terror threats transcend borders and demand coordinated global action.

Source: NewsOnAir, The Statesman, StratNewsGlobal, The Tribune.