Visit of NSA Shri Ajit Doval to Ottawa, Canada (06- 07 February 2026)

NSA Shri Ajit Doval met Ms Nathalie Drouin, Deputy Clerk and National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the Prime Minister of Canada on 07 February 2026. The visit was part of regular bilateral security dialogue between the two sides.

2. The two sides acknowledged the progress on initiatives aimed at supporting the safety and security of their countries and citizens. They agreed to a shared workplan to guide bilateral cooperation on national security and law enforcement issues and to enable practical collaboration on respective priorities.

3. During the meeting, it was agreed that each country would establish security and law-enforcement liaison officers and that their respective agencies would build on working relationships. This important step will help streamline bilateral communications and enable timely information sharing on issues of mutual concern to Canada and India, such as the illegal flow of drugs, particularly fentanyl precursors, and transnational organized criminal networks.

4. They also committed to formalizing cooperation on cybersecurity policy and information sharing on cybersecurity issues, as well as continuing discussions on cooperation related to fraud and immigration enforcement, consistent with domestic laws and international obligations.

5. NSA also had a meeting with Mr. Gary Anandasangaree, Minister for Public Safety of Canada on 06 February 2026.

Ottawa
February 08, 2026