The two-day India-EU regional conference began in New Delhi

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European Union Representative to India Ambassador Hervé Delfin at the two-day 'India-EU Regional Conference' which started in New Delhi on August 21 discussed joint regional efforts to address the challenges posed by the exploitation of the Internet for terrorism and extremist propaganda. has called

At this conference, Delphin emphasized the EU's long-term commitment and extensive experience in combating extremist and terrorist content online.

He highlighted the dual nature of the Internet, which can serve as a platform for both positive and negative human activities.

Focus on international cooperation

Former Foreign Secretary of India and current Chancellor of Jawaharlal Nehru University Dr. Kanwal Sibal has emphasized the importance of international cooperation in addressing the issue of online terrorism.

He said that the two-day conference on online terrorist content promises to be a platform for substantive discussions. The program underscores the need for global cooperation to effectively tackle the complex challenges posed by digital extremism.

Objectives of Regional Conference

The European Union has organized this two-day EU-India Track 1.5 conference in collaboration with the Global Counter-Terrorism Council and the Ministry of External Affairs of India.

The purpose of the conference is to address the multifaceted challenges posed by violent extremism in the digital realm. It seeks to enhance counter-terrorism dialogue and partnership in the region in line with the EU's Indo-Pacific Strategy.

This strategy envisages deep and strong engagement with partners who share common goals and face common challenges.

Main discussion area

The conference will discuss several important topics, including the current context of radicalization processes in the online space, with a special focus on small and decentralized platforms.

These platforms often serve as breeding grounds for extremist content and radicalization, making them an important center of discussion.

Bringing together experts and policy makers

The event will bring together a diverse group of participants including experts, policy makers, academics and law enforcement officials from South Asia and Europe.

These stakeholders are at the forefront of the fight against digital extremism and will share insights and strategies to counter the spread of terrorist content online.

The purpose of the conference is to promote stronger regional cooperation and develop effective solutions to the growing threat of online extremism.