The 6th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue (HAD) was held in New Delhi on February 27, 2026. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (Border Management), Dr. Rajendra Kumar, and the UK delegation was led by Second Permanent Secretary, Home Office, Mr. Simon Ridley. Senior officials from both countries also attended the meeting. Both sides assessed cooperation and identified areas for proactive cooperation in counter-terrorism, organized crimes, Pro-Khalistani Extremists and the activities of anti-India groups in UK, drug trafficking, migration, criminal justice and law enforcement cooperation, and cyber security. India raised concerns about the breach of security of Indian dignitaries and diplomatic missions in the UK. Both sides expressed mutual satisfaction with the existing cooperation and agreed to strengthen bilateral engagement for enhanced security cooperation. The Visitor Counter is 571.
Key Entities Referenced
India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue (HAD): A series of talks between India and the UK to discuss mutual interests, particularly in counter-terrorism and organized crime.
Ministry of Home Affairs: The Indian ministry responsible for internal security and one of the organizers of the dialogue.
New Delhi: Location where the 6th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue took place.
Ministry of Home Affairs
6th India–UK Home Affairs Dialogue Held In New
Delhi
Both sides assessed the ongoing cooperation and identified
further areas of mutual interests and synergies for proactive
cooperation in counter terrorism and organised crimes
Posted On: 27 FEB 2026 4:46PM by PIB Delhi
The 6th India-UK Home Affairs Dialogue (HAD) was held in New Delhi today. The Indian delegation was
led by Secretary (Border Management), Dr. Rajendra Kumar and the UK delegation was led by Second
Permanent Secretary, Home Office, Mr. Simon Ridley. The meeting was also attended by other senior
officials of both countries.
During the meeting both sides assessed the ongoing cooperation and identified further areas of mutual
interests and synergies for proactive cooperation in counter terrorism and organised crimes including Pro-
Khalistani Extremists and the activities of anti-India groups in UK, drug trafficking, migration, criminal
justice and law enforcement cooperation, cyber security, among other issues. India’s concerns over the
breach of security of Indian dignitaries and Diplomatic missions in UK were also emphasized.The meeting concluded with mutual satisfaction of both sides on the existing level of cooperation and
agreement to strengthen the bilateral engagement by maintaining the momentum for enhanced security
cooperation between the two countries.*****
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