India's Ministry of External Affairs has announced that the seventh round of special talks between the country and Russia regarding Afghanistan and Pakistan has been held in New Delhi. The meeting focused on the regional security situation and its impact on international security.
According to a statement from the ministry released on Wednesday, the meeting was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor, India's Deputy National Security Advisor, and Aleksandr Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of Russia. The talks were conducted within the framework of the "India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership."
During the meeting, both sides exchanged views on issues of common interest and regional and international security challenges. According to Indian media reports, the main focus was on the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan and its implications for stability in the region.
These talks are part of a regular mechanism between the two countries to coordinate their positions on regional security developments. Both India and Russia are concerned about the activities of terrorist groups in Afghanistan and their impact on the security of neighboring countries and Central Asia.
During his visit, Aleksandr Venediktov also met and held discussions with Ajit Doval, India's National Security Advisor. In this meeting as well, the strengthening of bilateral cooperation to counter common security threats was emphasized.
Officials from both countries stressed the importance of continuing these consultations and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields, especially security and the fight against terrorism. These meetings signify the efforts of two regional powers to create a coordinated approach to the complex security challenges in South Asia.
Source: Indian Ministry of External Affairs
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