India and Singapore have reaffirmed their shared commitment to combating terrorism and transnational crime, agreeing to deepen cooperation across multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, ASEAN, and the Financial Action Task Force. The two countries emphasized that addressing terrorism requires sustained, coordinated, and comprehensive global action.
The reaffirmation came during the fifth meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Working Group on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime, held in New Delhi. The meeting was jointly chaired by Vinod Bahade, Joint Secretary for Counter Terrorism in India’s Ministry of External Affairs, and Ngiam Shih Chun, Deputy Secretary (Policy) in Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs.
Both sides strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and reiterated a zero-tolerance approach toward such activities. They specifically denounced recent terrorist incidents in India, including the attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir in April 2025 and the incident near the Red Fort in New Delhi in November 2025. The delegations stressed that those responsible for such acts must be held accountable under international law.
The discussions also focused on coordinated efforts against individuals and groups listed under the United Nations Security Council sanctions framework. Officials agreed that stronger and faster information-sharing mechanisms are essential to improve responses to cross-border security threats and prevent terrorist activities.
In addition to traditional security concerns, the meeting addressed emerging global challenges, including radicalization, recruitment by terrorist organizations, misuse of digital technologies for extremist purposes, and financial networks supporting terrorism. The two sides also reviewed the growing link between organized crime networks and terrorist activities, including cybercrime and drug trafficking operations.
Both India and Singapore agreed to enhance cooperation in areas such as law enforcement coordination, intelligence sharing, capacity building, and exchange of best practices. The goal is to improve preparedness and strengthen institutional capabilities to counter evolving security threats more effectively.
During the visit, the Singapore delegation also toured India’s Anti-Scam Centre, where discussions were held on tackling digital fraud and cyber-enabled crimes. Both countries recognized the importance of international collaboration in addressing sophisticated scam networks that operate across borders.
The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement to continue strengthening cooperation and to hold the next session of the Joint Working Group in Singapore at a mutually convenient time. The dialogue reflects the growing strategic partnership between India and Singapore in addressing both traditional security challenges and modern transnational threats.
