India and Italy agree for urgent implementation of initiative to counter terror financing

Exam-focused facts from the 23 March 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

India and Italy agreed on expeditious implementation of the India-Italy Joint Initiative to Counter Financing of Terrorism during the 9th India-Italy Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in New Delhi on March 20.
The Indian delegation was led by Sibi George, Secretary (West), Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).
The Italian delegation was led by Ambassador Nicoletta Bombardiere, Director General for Globalisation and Global Issues at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
Both sides expressed satisfaction on progress of the Joint Strategic Action Plan (JSAP) 2025-29 in sectors including trade, technology, space, defence, counter-terrorism and renewable energy.
First Maritime Security Dialogue is being planned to enhance maritime collaboration.