High-level security parleys in Ottawa have borne fruit, with India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Canadian leaders aligning on strategies to combat illicit drugs, cyber attacks, and organized crime. This week’s engagements reaffirm a commitment to resilient bilateral security frameworks.
Saturday’s core discussion involved Drouin, the PM’s National Security Advisor, where progress on protective measures was assessed, culminating in a unified action agenda for law enforcement collaboration.
Notably, plans advanced for embedding security liaisons in each other’s territories to expedite info on fentanyl smuggling and cross-border crime rings—critical upgrades to intelligence pipelines.
Cybersecurity formalization was greenlit, featuring joint policy work and threat alerts, alongside advances in fraud prevention and immigration policing, all within legal bounds.
Doval’s Friday rendezvous with the Public Safety Minister amplified focus on narcotics flows and criminal networks, signaling upbeat traction in security dialogues despite past tensions.
Described by participants as foundational for trust and efficacy, these steps herald deeper integration against common foes. For India and Canada, the pacts offer a blueprint for navigating global instabilities, prioritizing citizen safety through sustained, results-oriented partnership.