India, Russia hold seventh round of talks on Pakistan and Afghanistan

India and Russia held the seventh round of talks under the India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan in New Delhi on Wednesday, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

The meeting was co-chaired by India's Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor and Russia's Deputy Secretary of the Security Council Aleksandr Venediktov.

Both sides held wide-ranging discussions on issues of common interest, including their impact on international security, the MEA said.


They reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening ongoing cooperation under the India-Russia Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership.

During his visit, Venediktov also called on National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, according to the ministry.