India and France have reinforced their counter-terrorism cooperation with the signing of the NSG-GIGN pact in Paris on November 19, 2025. This agreement facilitates institutional collaboration between India’s National Security Guard (NSG) and France’s Gendarmerie Intervention Group (GIGN), focusing on joint training, operational knowledge exchange, and advanced technology integration for tackling asymmetric threats. The pact is a significant step in enhancing both nations’ strategic relations, encompassing internal security, disaster response, and maritime security within the Indo-Pacific framework. By fostering synergy in addressing hybrid terror threats, including CBRN risks, this partnership exemplifies a commitment to operational readiness and shared resilience against global terrorism, marking a pivotal advancement in international security collaboration.