New Delhi, October 2026 : India and Liechtenstein have strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms, including cross-border terrorism, and denounced the April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Liechtenstein has also expressed readiness to support India’s candidature for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028-29 term.
The commitments were outlined in a joint statement issued on Tuesday during the state visit of Liechtenstein’s Hereditary Prince Alois, the European nation’s Acting Head of State, to India.
Both countries unequivocally condemned terrorism and violent extremism in all their forms and manifestations. They expressed solidarity with the victims of the Pahalgam attack, which took place on April 22, 2025, and their families, while stressing the need to bring those responsible to justice.
The two sides also emphasised the importance of international cooperation to combat terrorist financing, underlining their shared commitment to addressing the threat of terrorism through coordinated global efforts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Hereditary Prince Alois for Liechtenstein’s readiness to support India’s candidature for non-permanent membership of the UN Security Council for the 2028-29 term.
The two countries also reiterated their support for reforming the UN Security Council to make it more representative, inclusive, transparent, efficient, effective, democratic and accountable. They agreed to work together to strengthen and reform multilateral institutions, including through initiatives such as UN80.
On emerging technologies, India and Liechtenstein agreed that the governance of artificial intelligence should be guided by international law, including international human rights law. They stressed that AI governance should help improve people’s lives, empower citizens and promote sustainable development.
During the visit, Prince Alois invited Prime Minister Modi to undertake a bilateral visit to Liechtenstein at a mutually convenient date, reflecting the two countries’ interest in strengthening bilateral engagement.
The joint statement also highlighted potential cooperation in taxation and investment. India acknowledged receipt of a draft Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) from Liechtenstein. Both sides expressed their willingness to consider such an agreement to provide greater legal certainty and predictability for investors and businesses.
The discussions underscored the countries’ shared priorities on counterterrorism, multilateral cooperation, responsible AI governance and the promotion of a predictable investment environment.
