Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have issued a joint statement following an official meeting in Moscow, describing the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan as comprehensive and effective.
Russian media outlets, publishing the statement, reported that Putin and Modi referred to the current Afghan government as an independent state during their discussions on the situation in Afghanistan.
The statement reads: “Putin and Modi discussed the situation in Afghanistan and supported its establishment as an independent state.”
The statement said: “Putin and Modi expressed confidence that the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan will be comprehensive and effective.”
According to the joint statement, Modi’s visit to Russia also emphasized global and regional issues.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin, at the conclusion of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, referred to the Islamic Emirate as an ally of his country in the fight against terrorism.
