Modi, Putin Hold ‘Detailed Conversation’ On Situation In Afghanistan

(This was originally posted in Hindustan Times)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke on the phone on Tuesday to discuss the evolving situation in Afghanistan in the aftermath of its siege by the Taliban. Modi spoke to Putin on the phone about 45 minutes, news agency ANI posted on Twitter.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also took to Twitter to share snippets of his conversation with Putin. “Had a detailed and useful exchange of views with my friend President Putin on recent developments in Afghanistan. We also discussed issues on the bilateral agenda, including India-Russia cooperation against COVID-19. We agreed to continue close consultations on important issues,” Modi tweeted.