NSA Doval meets Russian Security Council deputy secretary in Beijing on SCO sidelines

IANS June 24, 2025 245 views

NSA Ajit Doval met Russian Security Council deputy secretary Aleksandr Venediktov during the SCO meeting in Beijing. The discussions centered on regional security and counter-terrorism efforts under the SCO framework. Earlier, Doval also held bilateral talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to review India-China relations. India has reportedly sought inclusion of the Pahalgam terror attack in SCO summit documents.

"NSA noted that he looked forward to meeting with Wang Yi in India for SR Talks" - Ministry of External Affairs
Beijing, June 24: National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval on Tuesday met Aleksandr Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the 20th Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Security Council Secretaries in Beijing.

Key Points

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Doval-Venediktov meet focuses on SCO security agenda

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India pushes for Pahalgam terror attack reference

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Bilateral talks held with China's Wang Yi

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SCO discusses counter-terrorism and regional stability

"H.E. Aleksandr Venediktov, Deputy Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, called on NSA Shri Ajit Doval today on the sidelines of the 20th Meeting of the SCO Security Council Secretaries in Beijing," the Indian Embassy in China posted on X.

This high-level interaction between India and Russia comes amid the ongoing multilateral discussions under the SCO framework, with security, regional stability, and counter-terrorism being top items on the agenda.

A day earlier, NSA Doval also held a bilateral meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement.

The meeting was held in the context of Doval's visit to China to participate in the SCO forum, which brings together top security officials from key Eurasian countries.

During their meeting, both Doval and Wang reviewed recent developments in India-China bilateral relations and discussed ways to promote overall ties between the two Asian powers.

According to the MEA, the two sides underscored the importance of fostering greater people-to-people contacts and cooperation in various sectors.

“NSA noted that he looked forward to meeting with Wang Yi in India at a mutually convenient date for the 24th round of the Special Representative (SR) Talks,” the ministry added.

In a related development, India has reportedly pushed for the inclusion of a reference to the recent Pahalgam terror attack in one of the documents to be adopted at the SCO summit, under China's chairmanship. The move underscores India's continued emphasis on addressing terrorism through multilateral platforms.

The SCO, established in June 2001 in Shanghai, is a permanent intergovernmental organisation focused on security, economic cooperation, and regional connectivity. Its member states include India, China, Russia, Iran, Pakistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Belarus.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Good to see India maintaining strong ties with Russia despite global pressures. The SCO platform is crucial for our security interests, especially regarding terrorism. Hope NSA Doval raised our concerns about cross-border terror effectively. 🇮🇳
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Priya M.
The meeting with Chinese FM Wang Yi is more significant than it appears. After Galwan, every interaction counts. Hope we're not compromising on border security for diplomatic niceties. Trust but verify should be our approach with China.
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Amit S.
SCO is becoming increasingly important for India's strategic space. While we engage with China here, we must remember they block our anti-terror proposals at UN. Smart move pushing for Pahalgam attack mention - let's see if China allows it this time.
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Sunita R.
People-to-people contacts with China sound good on paper, but how practical is this when they keep violating our borders? First resolve the LAC issues properly, then we can talk about cultural exchanges. Priorities matter!
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Vikram J.
Russia remains our all-weather friend despite their closeness to China. Doval ji knows how to balance these relationships. The SCO gives us a platform to engage with Central Asia too - important for our energy security and connectivity projects.
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Neha P.
While multilateral meetings are important, I hope our NSA is getting concrete assurances on border security. China's actions speak louder than words - we've seen this before. More transparency about these discussions would reassure citizens. 🤔

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