India, Russia Hold Talks on Afghanistan and Pakistan

DID Press: India and Russia held the seventh round of consultations on Afghanistan and Pakistan in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 14, under a bilateral special mechanism.

According to a statement from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the meeting was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor, India’s Deputy National Security Adviser, and Alexander Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council.

The two sides discussed issues of mutual interest, including their implications for international security, and reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening cooperation under the countries’ Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

During his visit, Venediktov also met with Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Adviser.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs did not provide specific details about the issues discussed concerning Afghanistan and Pakistan.