India and Russia conduct seventh round of talks on Pakistan and Afghanistan
India's Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor and Russia's Deputy Security Council Secretary Aleksandr Venediktov met for their seventh bilateral discussion, focusing on Pakistan and Afghanistan.
The two deputies chaired a wide-ranging session that examined issues of mutual concern and their implications for international security, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Both sides reiterated their aim to deepen cooperation under the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. During the visit, Venediktov also met with India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.
Why it matters
The talks signal ongoing coordination between India and Russia on South Asian security issues.
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