Russia throws its weight behind India on Kashmir issue

Why is it in news?
  • Russia said that it follows a policy of non-interference in domestic affairs of countries and will not mediate in the Kashmir issue unless requested by both India and Pakistan.
More in news
  • Eastern Economic Forum- Vladivostok meeting:
    (1) Vladivostok, which is called the Pacific capital of Russia.
    (2) It will open a new chapter in the Russia-India special and privileged strategic partnership.
    (3) The visit will foreground energy and Defence ties and landmark infrastructure projects.
    (4) The event is also part of Moscow's initiative to open the far eastern potential of its economy to India.
    (5) The Vladivostok meeting is part of the bilateral determination to take trade between the two countries to $30 billion by 2025.
  • Huge infrastructure projects: The envoy said both sides were interested in implementing huge infrastructure projects such as Vladivostok-Chennai sea route transport corridor, Northern Sea Route and other initiatives which would more efficiently involve the transit potential of Russia for the benefit of bilateral ties.
  • Nuclear power projects: Russia and India would work together in building nuclear power projects in other countries as shown in the Rooppur power project of Bangladesh where both sides worked together.
  • Russia’s view on India’s involvement in Afghanistan:
    (1) The diplomat also said Russia considers India’s involvement in Afghanistan necessary for stabilising the conflict-torn country.
    (2) India is part of the contact group on Afghanistan of SCO and both India are Iran are essential for the long-term stability in Afghanistan.
Source
The Hindu




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 29th Aug 2019
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