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Daniele Smadja, Ambassador of the EU here, said the two
sides are also looking at the possibility of an agreement
between CBI and its European counterpart Europol for effective
coordination between the two agencies tackling crime and
security related issues.
"We will be negotiating an agreement between Europol and
India's central investigation," Smadja said.
Asked whether extradition of criminals will also be
featured in the agreement, the top official of the EU said the
bloc has the intention to include it in the pact.
She also listed a number of areas for cooperation
including training of police personnel and sharing of
technology and equipment for counter terrorism measures.
Lindgren said the EU and India are major global powers and
there is "huge scope" for enhancing mutual cooperation between
the two sides in combating terrorism. "Some individual members
already have bilateral cooperation with India on security
issues. That cooperation could be broadened now."
On India's concern over Pakistan misusing aid given by
international community, Smadja said the European Union is
"extremely vigilant about the way its assistance is used."
The EU is a major provider of humanitarian assistance to
Pakistan.
She said India is well placed to share information about
misuse of funds and the EU listen carefully to it.
Smadja said the India-EU summit will discuss issues like
concluding the proposed FTA between the two sides, enhancing
cooperation to meet the challenges of climate change, reform
of international financial institutions and the state of the
world economy. PTI