The visiting Russian National Secretary Advisor, General NikolayPatrushev is leading his country's delegation while the Indian side is being represented by NSA AjitDoval.
The two countries will review the political, security and humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, activities of terrorist groups including Jaish-e-Muhammad and Lashkar-e-Toiba, threats from drugs and the role of regional countries.
The two sides will also deliberate on details of Indo-Russia cooperation to meet current and future threats and measures to assist the crisis hit country. The consultations reflect the entirely new situation in Afghanistan created by the withdrawal of US forces and take-over by the Taliban.
They also reflect the desire, importance and potential for significant increase in political and security cooperation between India and Russia in Afghanistan. Both countries share similar concerns on terrorism, especially to ensure that the Taliban adhere to their promises and assurances.
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