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Business Standard
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
NSA Doval, senior Russian security official emphasise bilateral cooperation
Russian Security Council's Deputy Secretary, Aleksandr Venediktov, called on National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on the sidelines of the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council Secretaries in Beijing on Tuesday. The two officials reiterated the importance of taking forward their bilateral cooperation based on the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in line with the Leaders' vision. During the meeting, NSA Doval and Venediktov mediscussed issues of bilateral, regional and international significance, according to the statement shared by the Indian Embassy in Beijing. In a series of posts on X, the Indian Embassy in Beijing stated, "H.E. Aleksandr Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, called on NSA Shri Ajit Doval today on the sidelines of the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council Secretaries in Beijing." "The two sides discussed issues of bilateral, regional and international significance. The Russian side conveyed that they were looking forward to receiving NSA Doval in Russia for the next round of the Strategic Dialogue at an early date," it added. During the meeting, the Russian side conveyed that they were looking forward to welcoming Doval in Russia for the next round of the Strategic Dialogue at an early date. In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Beijing wrote, "Both sides reiterated the importance of taking forward their bilateral cooperation based on the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in line with the vision of the Leaders." On Monday, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing and reviewed recent developments in India-China relations and underscored the need to promote the overall development of the bilateral ties, including by fostering greater people-to-people ties. During the meeting on Monday, NSA Doval emphasised the need to counter terrorism in all its forms and manifestations to maintain peace and stability in the region. The two leaders also spoke about other bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest, according to the statement shared by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). In a statement shared on X, MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, "NSA Ajit Doval met Chinese FM Wang Yi in Beijing today. Discussions focused on bilateral, regional & international issues of mutual interest. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
New Indian Express
15 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
NSA Doval, Russia's Security Council Dy Secretary discuss advancing bilateral cooperation
BEIJING: National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval discussed with Russia's Security Council Deputy Secretary Aleksandr Venediktov on Tuesday the importance of advancing bilateral cooperation based on the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. "H.E. Aleksandr Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, called on NSA Shri Ajit Doval today on the sidelines of the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council Secretaries in Beijing," the Indian embassy in Beijing said on X. It said the two leaders also discussed issues of bilateral, regional and international significance. Venediktov said he looked forward to receiving Doval in Russia for the next round of the strategic dialogue at an early date. "Both sides reiterated the importance of taking forward their bilateral cooperation based on the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership in line with the vision of the leaders," the post said.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
'Today Russia stands with India because of Nehru, Indira': Congress credits foreign policy after Putin calls PM Modi
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday credited party stalwarts and former Prime Ministers and for laying the groundwork for India's close ties with Russia, a day after a phone call by Russian President Vladimir Putin to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the Pahalgam terrorist attack . Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Also Read | "Today Russia stands with India, and this is the result of a foreign policy which has been followed by every government," Congress spokesperson Shrinate told news agency ANI. "The foundation of this foreign policy was laid by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. Today India has good relations with Russia, and this is the contribution of Pandit Nehru and Indira Gandhi," she added. The ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Shrinate said, is "more a fight between humanity and inhumanity." "This is more a fight between humanity and inhumanity than India and Pakistan, which keeps giving protection to anti-India forces. PM Modi should give a befitting reply to such forces," she stated. Modi-Putin phone call On Monday, Putin spoke to PM Modi and "strongly condemned" the Pahalgam attack, in which 26 male tourists were gunned down by Pakistan-backed terrorists on April 22. The Russian leader also expressed his country's "full support" to India in the fight against terrorism, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). Putin further emphasised that the Pahalgam perpetrators and their supporters "must be brought to justice." The MEA also noted that during the conversation, both leaders reiterated their commitment to deepen the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. PM Modi was to visit Russia for the May 9 Victory Parade in Moscow. It was later decided that defence minister Rajnath Singh would attend the parade on India's behalf. However, now Singh, too, is to go to Moscow. The government will reportedly send minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth to represent India.
The Hindu
05-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Putin speaks to PM Modi, says perpetrators of Pahalgam attack must be brought to justice
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror strike must be brought to justice as he strongly condemned the horrific attack. Mr. Putin also told Mr. Modi that Russia fully supports India's fight against terrorism, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). 'President Putin @KremlinRussia_E called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India,' MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post. 'He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism,' Mr. Jaiswal added. 'He emphasised that the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their supporters must be brought to justice,' he said. President Putin @KremlinRussia_E called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India. He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism. He emphasised that the… — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 5, 2025 The MEA spokesperson said Mr. Modi and Mr. Putin reiterated their commitment to further deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The Prime Minister conveyed his greetings to the Russian president on the celebration of the 80th anniversary of 'Victory Day'. Mr. Modi also invited Mr. Putin for the India-Russia annual summit to be held in India later in the year.
India.com
05-05-2025
- Politics
- India.com
Russian President Putin speaks to PM Modi; says perpetrators of Pahalgam attack must be....
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a phone conversation that the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror strike must be brought to justice as he strongly condemned the horrific attack. Putin also told Modi that Russia fully supports India's fight against terrorism, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). 'President Putin @KremlinRussia_E called PM @narendramodi and strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, India,' MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a social media post. 'He conveyed deepest condolences on the loss of innocent lives and expressed full support to India in the fight against terrorism,' Jaiswal added. 'He emphasised that the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their supporters must be brought to justice,' he said. The MEA spokesperson said Modi and Putin reiterated their commitment to further deepen India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership. The prime minister conveyed his greetings to the Russian president on the celebration of the 80th anniversary of 'Victory Day'. Modi also invited Putin for the India-Russia annual summit to be held in India later in the year.
