In a significant diplomatic engagement, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers’ meeting in St Petersburg.
#WATCH | Russian President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of India, at the Konstantinovsky Palace in St Petersburg.
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The Russian Embassy in India shared images of the meeting on the platform X, highlighting the warm exchange between the two leaders at the prestigious Konstantinovsky Palace.
🇷🇺🤝🇮🇳 On September 12, #Russia‘s President Vladimir Putin had a meeting with Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor to the Prime Minister of #India, at the Konstantinovsky Palace in #StPetersburg.
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During their conversation, President Putin commended the “Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership” between India and Russia, emphasizing the pivotal role of security cooperation in strengthening bilateral ties. According to a statement released by the Russian Embassy on Telegram, Putin expressed his gratitude for India’s continued engagement in security dialogue, underlining the importance of collaboration in addressing critical issues impacting both nations.
President Putin also proposed a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra on October 22, during the upcoming BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia. The objective of the proposed meeting is to review the progress of agreements reached during earlier discussions in Moscow and to chart out future cooperation between the two countries.
NSA Doval, while conveying Prime Minister Modi’s gratitude, shared updates on PM Modi’s recent diplomatic efforts, including his visit to Ukraine. The Indian government’s continued efforts to foster regional stability and bolster its strategic relations with Russia were a central theme in the discussions.
Russia holds the chairmanship of BRICS for the year 2024, and the meeting comes at a time when the group has expanded to include new members such as Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Ethiopia, in addition to its core members—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.
