Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday received India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval at the Kremlin, marking a significant moment in the evolving strategic partnership between New Delhi and Moscow.
The meeting, held in the presence of senior Russian officials, included Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and Presidential Aide Yuri Ushakov.
From the Indian side, Ambassador Vinay Kumar joined the high-level discussions, which focused on regional security, defence cooperation, and preparations for the forthcoming leadership-level engagement.
The Kremlin described the talks as “constructive,” underscoring the continuity of dialogue between the two countries despite shifting global alignments.
“We have now established very good relations, which we value very much — a strategic partnership between our countries,” NSA Doval said during his meeting with Shoigu, as quoted by Russia’s Interfax news agency.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, speaking earlier this year at a bilateral conference, noted that India and Russia share “close or even coinciding views” on the emerging multipolar world order.
He emphasised that the relationship has “stood the test of time” and continues to evolve on the basis of mutual respect, strategic alignment, and shared global interests.
The Kremlin also recalled recent gestures of solidarity, including President Putin’s messages of condolence following the Ahmedabad plane crash and the Pahalgam terror attack.
In both instances, Putin expressed support for India’s fight against terrorism and reiterated the privileged nature of the bilateral partnership.
— IANS