New Delhi is one of Moscow’s main like-minded partners on global stage: Russian NSA

India and Russia maintain effective and trust-based relations, highlighted by regular contact between their leaders. Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu emphasized the importance of this partnership during a meeting with Indian counterpart Ajit Doval in St. Petersburg. The meeting reviewed bilateral cooperation and discussed mutual interests. Shoigu appreciated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose Russia for his first foreign visit in his third term, reflecting strong ties between the nations.