ST PETERSBURG (RUSSIA): Amidst concerns over growing proximity between Russia and Pakistan, India said today its relation with Moscow is on a “different pedestal” and there is a clear understanding of each other’s “core concerns” and vital security interests.
Ahead of a summit between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin tomorrow, Indian Ambassador to Russia Pankaj Saran told reporters that India’s relations with Russia are independent of its ties with Pakistan.
“Our relation with Russia is on a different pedestal and we have a full agenda between us that is important to both of us. We have clear understanding of our core concerns and vital security interests,” he said.
India’s traditional ties with Russia dating back to the days of Soviet Union have been complicated by Moscow’s growing economic and political alliances with China and Pakistan.
India had also conveyed to Russia its unhappiness over military cooperation with Pakistan. (AGENCIES)
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