Prime Minister Narendra Modi Speaks To Russian President Vladimir Putin Over Afghanistan Situation

Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the recent developments in Afghanistan and agreed to continue close consultations on important issues.

Taking to Twitter, Prime Minister Modi said he “exchanged detailed and useful views” with his friend Putin on Afghanistan and discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including India-Russia cooperation against COVID-19.

“Had a detailed and useful exchange of views with my friend President Putin on recent developments in Afghanistan. We also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including India-Russia cooperation against COVID-19. We agreed to continue close consultations on important issues,” tweeted PM Modi.

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According to the PMO release, both the leaders emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and security, with the most urgent priority being to bring back the stranded people from Afghanistan.

“The leaders discussed the escalating security situation in Afghanistan and its implications for the region and the world. They stressed the importance of maintaining peace and security, with the most urgent priority being the return of stranded people,” the release said.

The phone call comes at a time when several countries, including India, are evacuating their citizens from Taliban-occupied Afghanistan.

According to the statement, the two leaders also exchanged views on issues of multilateral interest such as the forthcoming COP-26 meeting and the Indian initiative to promote a dialogue on maritime security at the United Nations Security Council.

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