India and Canada agree to shared workplan to guide bilateral cooperation on national security
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India's National Security Advisor and Canada's counterparts agreed on a shared workplan to guide bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement.
Background
India's National Security Advisor, Mr. Doval, visited Ottawa on February 7, 2026, to meet with Canada's National Security Advisor, Ms. Drouin. The meeting included discussions with Canada's Minister for Public Safety, Minister Anandasangaree, regarding cybersecurity and transnational crime.
Facts for Prelims
- PostMr. Doval: India's National Security Advisor
- PostMs. Drouin: Canada's National Security Advisor
- FactMeeting occurred in Ottawa on February 7, 2026
- FactMinister Anandasangaree: Canada's Minister for Public Safety
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of bilateral security cooperation between India and Canada in addressing contemporary challenges like transnational crime and cybersecurity.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Intelligence sharing: Balancing sovereign data privacy with real-time threat intelligence exchange
- Cyber-defense: Addressing cross-border digital infrastructure vulnerabilities and state-sponsored cyber-attacks
Keywords: bilateral cooperation · transnational crime · cybersecurity · national security · law enforcement
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