Amid chaos in Afghanistan, PM Modi holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Amid chaos in Afghanistan, PM Modi holds talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

FPJ Web DeskUpdated: Tuesday, August 24, 2021, 03:16 PM IST
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi (R) and Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) hug before a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on October 5, 2018. (Photo by MONEY SHARMA / AFP) |

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a detailed telephonic conversation with his Russian counterpart, discussing bilateral issues as well as the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan. With the Taliban taking over the war-torn nation, there has been a frantic scramble to evacuate citizens from other countries, even as many Afghans make desperate attempts to exit.

"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," Prime Minister Modi tweeted.

Further details awaited.

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