International 26 October 2026
India, Uzbekistan Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Counter-Terrorism Ties
Why in the News?
India and Uzbekistan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation following the **10th meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism** held in New Delhi.
Key Features / Major Points:
- Co-Chairs: The meeting was co-chaired by Suhel Ajaz Khan, Additional Secretary (Counter Terrorism) in India's Ministry of External Affairs, and Pirimkulov Gulomjon Shodmonkulovich from the Uzbek Foreign Ministry.
- High-Level Interaction: Foreign Ministry Secretary (West) Sibi George met the Uzbek delegation to review progress on mutual security interests.
- Core Discussion Areas: Assessing global/regional terror threats, countering radicalization, stopping terror financing, preventing the misuse of emerging technologies by terrorists, and dismantling transnational organized crime networks.
- Channels of Cooperation: Agreed to deepen intelligence sharing, capacity building, and coordination between respective law enforcement agencies.
- Multilateral Collaboration: Reaffirmed joint efforts at international forums, including the United Nations (UN), SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (**SCO-RATS**), and the Eurasian Group (**EAG**).
Static GK Facts:
- Capital of Uzbekistan: Tashkent.
- Currency of Uzbekistan: Uzbekistani Som.
- SCO-RATS: Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, headquartered in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
- Joint Military Exercise: **Exercise DUSTLIK** is the annual bilateral military exercise conducted between India and Uzbekistan.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Where was the 10th meeting of the India-Uzbekistan Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism held in October 2026?
A: New Delhi
Q: Where is the headquarters of the SCO Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure (SCO-RATS) located?
A: Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Q: What is the name of the joint military exercise conducted between India and Uzbekistan?
A: Exercise DUSTLIK
Q: What is the official currency of Uzbekistan?
A: Uzbekistani Som
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