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The governments of India and Russia recently held the seventh round of special talks focused on the developments in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The goal of this meeting was to address security challenges and shared interests between the two nations.
India hosted the seventh round of strategic discussions between senior officials from Russia and India regarding the situations in Afghanistan and Pakistan on Wednesday, October 13.
The Indian Ministry of External Affairs indicated that the talks centered on security challenges and mutual interests. Participating in the discussions were Pawan Kapoor, Deputy National Security Adviser of India, and Alexander Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council.
Attendees at the meeting underscored the importance of enhancing bilateral relations and developing cooperation in the area of security. Additionally, during the trip, the senior Russian official also met with Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Adviser, for discussions.
No further details regarding the key topics of negotiation or joint agreements between India and Russia on the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan have been disclosed. This meeting takes place amidst various security challenges in the region, as both countries seek to bolster their collaborative efforts.