India, Australia for collaboration to counter terror threat

India and Australia yesterday emphasized the need for enhanced collaboration to counter the threat of terrorism and violent extremism through increased information sharing.  

They also exchanged views on achieving their shared objective of peace, prosperity and progress in the Indo-Pacific region.

The two sides discussed bilateral defence engagements, areas to enhance cooperation in the field of defence industry and defence technology.

They also held a discussion on the prevailing regional security concerns. The issues came up for discussion during the third India-Australia Secretary-level 22 Dialogue in New Delhi



today.

The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary, Dr Ajay Kumar and Foreign Secretary, Vijay Gokhale.

The Australian side was led by Defence Secretary,  Greg Moriarty and Foreign Secretary, Frances Adamson.

Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar conveyed his satisfaction on the ongoing defence engagements between the two Armed Forces. He also conveyed the commitment of the Ministry of Defence to further enhance the defence cooperation engagements, both in scope and complexity. Before the 22 dialogue, both the Defence Secretaries held a bilateral meeting.