Russia’s relation with India is “privileged and strategic” and Moscow shares New Delhi’s counter-terrorism concerns, said the newly appointed envoy of Russia to India.
Addressing the media for the first time since his appointment, ambassador Nikolay Kudashev said Russia supported India’s pursuit of global convention against terrorism. “We stand united on majority of issues [with India] including the [UN] comprehensive convention on counter-terrorism,” said Mr. Kudashev.
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On Russia’s stand on OBOR, he said, “Our position is very clear that OBOR is an economic venture. We favour China and India coming to an understanding for the preferred route on this [CPEC].”
