India’s Ministry of External Affairs has announced the seventh round of special consultations between India and Russia on Afghanistan and Pakistan, held in New Delhi.
In a statement on Wednesday, October 14, the ministry said the meeting covered issues of mutual interest to the two countries and their implications for international security.
According to the statement, both sides also emphasized strengthening bilateral cooperation under the “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” between India and Russia.
The meeting was co-chaired by Pavan Kapoor, India’s Deputy National Security Adviser, and Alexander Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of Russia’s Security Council.
During his visit to India, Venediktov also met with Ajit Doval, India’s National Security Adviser.
