London, July 24 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the intensifying cooperation between India and the UK for the extradition of fugitives present there, noting that the fugitives misusing the democratic freedoms to undermine democracy will be held accountable for their offence.

Speaking during a joint press statement with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, following the signing of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the two nations, PM Modi reinforced the shared commitment between India and the UK to combat terrorism and expedite the extradition of economic offenders wanted for legal proceedings in India.

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