India, US call for punishing 26/11, Pathankot attackers

India and the US called for bringing to justice the perpetrators of the Mumbai and Pathankot terrorist attacks and for concerted action against all terrorist groups, including those based in Pakistan Al Qaeda, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyaba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammad.

At the 20th meeting of the US-India Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and sixth Designations Dialogue in Washington DC earlier on Tuesday, both nations explored ways to share information and build capacities to counter emerging threats in terrorism, such as the use of the internet and new technologies for terrorist purposes and terror financing.

“The two sides committed to strengthening law enforcement and judicial

◗ BOTH NATIONS explored ways to share information and build capacities to counter emerging threats in terrorism, such as the use of the internet and new technologies for terrorist purposes and terror financing

partnerships in support of the rule of law, including through information sharing and enhanced cooperation on mutual legal assistance requests. Both sides also exchanged information regarding priorities and procedures for designating various terrorist entities/ groups and individuals,” a joint statement said.

The United States and India also reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in the Quad Counterterrorism Working Group and other multilateral fora and processes, such as United Nations, the Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF) and Financial Action Task Force (FATF), for advancing shared security interests within the region while supporting a free and open IndoPacific that is inclusive and resilient.

Elizabeth Richard, coordinator for counterterrorism at the US department of state, and K.D. Dewal, joint secretary counter terrorism at the ministry of external affairs, led their respective interagency delegations, the statement said. The two countries emphasised the extraordinary value and durability of the US-India comprehensive global and strategic partnership and renewed their commitments to countering terrorism and promoting regional security as an integral part of their broader bilateral cooperation.