India and Kazakhstan signed an extradition treaty in November 2026 to strengthen bilateral cooperation against international crime. The agreement establishes a legal framework for extraditing individuals wanted for criminal prosecution or serving court sentences. It complements existing arrangements on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters and the transfer of sentenced persons. The treaty reinforces legal cooperation between the two countries and aligns with broader regional and global efforts to combat cross-border crime. The pact will facilitate cooperation in policing, judiciary and related security matters.
Extradition treaty signed between India and Kazakhstan
Legal framework for extradition of criminals
Complements mutual legal assistance and transfer of sentenced persons
Strengthens bilateral law and security cooperation
Part of broader cross-border crime prevention efforts
Nov 05, 2026
India-Kazakhstan sign extradition treaty in renewed agreement
India and Kazakhstan signed an extradition treaty in early November 2026 to strengthen cooperation against international crime and terrorism. Kazakhstan’s Prosecutor General Berik Assylov and India’s Ambassador to Kazakhstan Y.K. Sailas Thangal signed the document. The treaty provides a framework for extraditing individuals sought for criminal prosecution or to serve court sentences, complementing existing mutual legal assistance and transfer of sentenced persons agreements. India’s Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved signing and ratification of extradition treaties with Kazakhstan on 26 August 2026. The 2009 treaty remains in force; the November 2026 development is described as renewed, with no further details.
Extradition treaty signed in early November 2026.
Framework for extradition for criminal prosecution or sentence service.
Coincides with renewed commitment; previous 2009 treaty exists.
Over 600 Indian companies operate in Kazakhstan; about 10,000 Indian students in 2025-26.