They welcomed the proposed next round of the Counterterrorism Joint Working Group in early 2016. The discussions on cyber security at the U.S-India Cyber Dialogue in August 2015 and continuing close cooperation on cyber security and information sharing were also applauded by Minister Swaraj and Secretary Kerry.

Both sides underlined the progress toward India’s entry into the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Global Entry Program and the inclusion of Mumbai in the Strong Cities Network, a forum to build sub-national resiliency against violent extremism. They also commended the continuing discussions on Extradition and Mutual Legal Assistance. The U.S.-India Megacity Policing Exchange, an initiative to deepen collaboration on training and community policing between local and state law enforcement was also applauded by the two countries.

Minister Swaraj and Secretary Kerry also applauded the progress toward a Memorandum of Understanding between the Indian National Police Academy (Hyderabad) and the New York Police Department. The proposed next meeting of the Homeland Security Dialogue in early 2016 was commended by both sides.