India-US resolve to enhance cooperation in counter-terror, aviation security

Top security officials of India and the United States today resolved to enhance cooperation in areas like counter-terror, immigration and aviation security.

The Homeland Security Dialogue focused on issues relating to security cooperation, customs and immigration, aviation security, capacity building, an official statement said.

A Home Ministry official said cooperation in matters related to counter terror initiatives and intelligence sharing were part of the dialogue.

Both sides agreed to work out the modalities to address these issues. The discussions were held in a friendly atmosphere and it was agreed to maintain sustained interactions to enhance security cooperation between the two countries, the statement said.

The Indian delegation was led by Additional Secretary in the Home Ministry Rajni Sekhri Sibal while the US side was led by James McCament, Deputy Under Secretary, Department of Homeland Security.