New Delhi: India and Russia held bilateral consultations on UNSC issues in Moscow at the DG level.
The Russian delegation was led by Peter Ilichev, Director of the Department of International Organizations of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation. Prakash Gupta, Joint Secretary (UNP & Summits) led the Indian delegation along with officials from the Embassy of India in Moscow, the ministry of external affairs said.
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Both sides appreciated intensive on-going bilateral contacts on UN issues, including concerning a wide range of issues on the UNSC agenda.
The Indian delegation briefed the Russian side on India’s priorities during its UNSC tenure. Both sides agreed to work closely together on key issues on the UNSC agenda, in keeping with the special and privileged strategic partnership, a statement from MEA read.
