Modi, Putin discuss Afghanistan as BRICS NSAs meet virtually

Underlining concerns about Pakistan-based terrorist groups, India extended its hand to deal with the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, and also called upon the Taliban — without mentioning or criticising them — to ensure an inclusive governance structure in the country.

A day after he discussed the situation in Afghanistan with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on

Tuesday. The two leaders “agreed to form a permanent bilateral channel for consultations” on this issue, the Russian government said in a statement.