India-EU brainstorm on preventing & countering violent extremism

Raisina Dialogue. Opened by EU Ambassador to India Hervé Delphin, the workshop was organized in cooperation with the Embassy of the Netherlands.

The event bought together counterterrorism experts and senior representatives from EU and Indian security agencies and policy institutions, to exchange best practices on prevention, de-radicalisation, and rehabilitation of violent extremists. The EU Delegation included security practitioners from European Union institutions, EU Member States (Belgium, Bulgaria, Germany, the Netherlands), and the Strong Cities Network (SCN), in Team Europe spirit.

Discussions centered on whole-of-government approaches, risk evaluation processes, exit programs, and reintegration strategies.

Participants agreed on the importance and need for continued collaboration on both soft and hard security aspects of counterterrorism.

Maciej Stadejek, Director for Security and Defence Policy in the European External Action Service, said: «This workshop is a testament to the deepening EU-India partnership in counterterrorism and security cooperation. By sharing expertise and fostering dialogue, we are strengthening our collective ability to prevent and counter violent extremism while upholding democratic values and human rights.» “We hope that by sharing EU approaches to deradicalisation, risk assessment and prevention strategies, we can reinforce our commitment to collaborating with India on counterterrorism and the prevention of violent extremism,” he added.

Dinkar Gupta, Former Director General of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), said: «India and the EU face evolving security threats that require innovative and collaborative solutions.