Extradition Treaty with Neighbouring Countries

India has no Extradition Treaty with Afghanistan, Bangladesh, China, Maldives, Myanmar and Pakistan. For signing of an Extradition Treaty with any country, mutual consent is required for initiating negotiations through diplomatic channels.

India has Extradition Treaties with the USA (1999), Canada (1987), Britain (1993) and has Extradition Arrangements with Italy (2003) and Australia (1971). The Extradition Treaties/Arrangements signed with these countries are working smoothly.

It is the policy of the Government of India to conclude Extradition Treaties with as many countries as possible so as to ensure that fugitive criminals are extradited to face trial in India.

This information was given by Shri S.M. Krishna, Minister of External Affairs, in a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha today.

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