India Russia strengthen ties discussing issues related to security and enhancing bilateral contacts

Moscow, May 12: With the aim of combating terrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on 11 May, discussing issues as a part of regular contacts between the two countries' security councils.

 

Elaborating opening remarks during talks with Doval, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said that focusing on strengthening the bilateral ties, the economic ties between both the nations is growing. Along with it a mechanism is being developed to further liberalize trade both bilaterally and as part of India's cooperation with the Eurasian Economic Union.

Further he said that the foreign policy coordination between the countries have been developing and has seen a steady progress with regular bilateral contacts between the countries. There has been strong partnership promotion in the context of multilateral format.

Speaking of the Russia- India- China (RIC) format, BRICS and now the SOC, India has very actively and full-fledged been a member since last year. All these allow the nations to closely interact and coordinate our approaches in the UN and various military and political security mechanisms in the Asia-Pacific region.

The two nations further discussed about their "further work" to solve tasks related to fighting terrorism, organized crime and drug trafficking, and to promote cooperation in practical areas.