The first India-China Bilateral Security Cooperation meeting on Monday here signed "security pact" and agreed to "further strengthen" cooperation in the areas of counter-terrorism and tackling narcotic trade and organised crimes. "Home Minister Rajnath Singh co-chaired the first India-China High Level Meeting on Bilateral Security Cooperation with Zhao Kezhi, State Councilor and Minister of Public Security of the People's Republic of China. During the meeting, the two sides discussed issues of mutual interest, including bilateral counter-terrorism cooperation, and welcomed increased cooperation between India and China in the area of security cooperation," said the statement issued by Home Minsitry.
An Agreement on Security Cooperation between the Ministry of Home Affairs of India and the Ministry of Public Security of China was also signed by the two Ministers. The Agreement will further strengthen and consolidate discussions and cooperation in the areas of counter-terrorism, organised crimes, drug control and other such relevant areas, said the statement.