Extradition treaty signed between India and Kazakhstan

• India and Kazakhstan have strengthened their mutual legal cooperation by signing an extradition treaty in early November 2026.

• The primary objective of this agreement is to curb international crimes and terrorism.

• The treaty was signed by Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General, Berik Asylov, and India’s Ambassador, Y.K. Sailas Thangal.

• Under the agreement, both nations will be able to hand over individuals who are facing criminal proceedings or have been convicted by a court of law.

• This will help prevent criminals from evading the law by seeking refuge in the other country.

• Key objective: To bring criminals to justice through extradition and to enhance security cooperation between the two nations.