India and Italy held the 5th Joint Working Group (JWG) Meeting on Counterterrorism and Organized Crime in Rome on January 16-17, 2025. Officials discussed emerging threats, terrorist financing, and misuse of technology for terrorism. Both nations reaffirmed cooperation in global forums like the UN, GCTF, and FATF. The Indian delegation also visited Italy’s Inter-Agency Law Enforcement Academy for capacity-building discussions. The next JWG meeting will be held in New Delhi.
Source: The Tribune