Tugendhat is in India to bolster bilateral cooperation on safety initiatives and attend the G20 anti-corruption ministerial assembly.

“During a meeting with India’s External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, in New Delhi on Thursday, Tugendhat announced the new funding to enhance the UK’s capability to tackle Pro-Khalistan Extremism,” the excessive fee stated.

It stated the 95,000-pound funding will improve the federal government’s understanding of the menace posed by “pro-Khalistan extremism”, complementing the joint work already underway between the UK and India by the joint-extremism activity power.

“The living bridge between India and the UK reflects our deep and enduring friendship. As the world’s oldest and largest democracies, we have many shared opportunities to make the world a safer and more prosperous place,” Tugendhat stated.

“A deeper partnership between our two nations means we can more effectively tackle the security threats we both face. I’m committed to working together to enhance our understanding of and capabilities against extremism — whatever form it takes,” he stated.

The minister stated he’s delighted to be attending the G-20 assembly.

“Corruption also harms our prosperity, damages our society and threatens our national security. I am delighted to be attending the G20 anti-corruption ministerial meeting, presided over by India, to continue strengthening global resilience and cracking down on its corrosive influence,” he stated.

Before travelling to Kolkata for the G20 assembly, which can happen on Saturday, Tugendhat is scheduled to go to the headquarters of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to debate joint challenges posed by youngster sexual exploitation and abuse, and fraud. He may also meet National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, the excessive fee stated.