Vivek Aggarwal, a 1994-batch IAS officer and Culture Secretary, has been elected Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force. The government described the development as a major diplomatic success, highlighting India's expanding role in global efforts against terror financing, money laundering and illicit financial networks monitored by FATF.
New Delhi: In a major diplomatic and strategic victory for India, senior bureaucrat Vivek Aggarwal was elected Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog responsible for combating money laundering and terror financing.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the development as a 'major win for India' and said the appointment reflects the country’s growing influence in global efforts against terrorism financing and illicit financial networks.
Announcing the development in a post on X, the MEA said, “Major win for India in FATF! Shri Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary, Government of India, has been elected the Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force.”
The ministry further stated that India’s leadership role in FATF reinforces its 'zero-tolerance policy against terrorism' and highlights the country’s continued push to dismantle global terror financing systems.
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