NSA Doval meets First Dy PM of Russia, exchanges views on regional, global developments
Moscow, May 29
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday met First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation, Denis Manturov, in Moscow, and the two leaders reviewed bilateral cooperation in a range of areas, including defence.
They exchanged views on regional and global developments and reviewed bilateral cooperation in defence, energy, space and other fields.
The Russian side organised a visit to their National Space Centre and the Roscosmos Joint Industry Information Centre.
Doval also met Tin Aung San, National Security Advisor of Myanmar on the sidelines of the first International Security Forum in Moscow. They reviewed cooperation in security, defence, connectivity and other fields. The two sides also exchanged views on regional developments. Myanmar's NSA will be visiting India for the 5th BIMSTEC NSAs meeting in July.
Earlier, Doval had met his counterpart, Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the first International Security Forum.
Embassy of India in Russia said in a post on X that the two leaders reviewed ongoing cooperation in defence, security, energy and economic ties. "The two sides also exchanged views on the upcoming BRICS NSA meeting in New Delhi," it said.
In his speech at the first International Security Forum and the XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in Moscow, Doval called for special attention to the situation in West Asia, emphasising the need to ensure the safe and uninterrupted flow of trade through international waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea.
Doval expressed concern over the disruption in the oil and gas supply, affecting the global economy.
He said that India supports all efforts to reduce the tensions in West Asia and restore stability in the region.
"The conflict in West Asia needs a very special mention. The ongoing tensions in the region continue to raise very serious concerns. Risk to maritime traffic and disruptions to energy infrastructures show how fragile the contemporary situation is," he said.
"Safe and uninterrupted movement of international trade through international waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, is essential for the global economy. India stands ready to contribute constructively to support all efforts to reduce tensions and help restore stability," he added.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Strategic autonomy in action! Balancing between US, Russia, and others while pushing our own interests. The BIMSTEC meeting with Myanmar's NSA is crucial too - northeast security matters.
Honestly, I wish our government would also push Russia on Ukraine. We can't keep saying "both sides" forever. But the space cooperation is impressive - Roscosmos and ISRO working together could be game-changing for satellite tech.
As an outsider, it's fascinating to watch India maintain such strong ties with Russia while also deepening relations with the West. The Strait of Hormuz comment shows India's global stake - everyone needs that oil flow.
Finally some diplomatic wins! The BRICS NSA meeting in Delhi will be big. Also glad Doval raised West Asia - the Red Sea situation is directly affecting our trade with Europe. Smart move linking security to economic stability.
Defence cooperation with Russia is crucial but we need to diversify more. S-400 is great, but what about indigenous production? At least the energy talks are promising - Russia's oil discounts saved us billions. 💰
Impressive that Doval is meeting everyone - Russia's First Deputy PM, Myanmar's NSA, and
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