India and Russia agreed to work closely on key issues at the UN Security Council, in accordance with the special and privileged strategic partnership between the two countries.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MEA) said the two sides held bilateral consultations in Moscow on Tuesday on issues that are on the agenda of the UN Security Council (UNSC).
He said that the Indian delegation at the director-general level meeting briefed the Russian side on India’s priorities during its tenure at the UNSC.
“Both parties agreed to work closely together on key issues on the UNSC agenda, in accordance with the special and privileged strategic partnership,” the MEA said in a statement.
India began its two-year term as a non-permanent member of the UNSC on January 1.
In August, India is scheduled to serve as chair of the powerful UN body.
The MEA said the two sides appreciate the ongoing intensive bilateral contacts on UN-related matters, including with respect to a wide range of issues on the UNSC agenda.
Last week, India had similar talks with China.
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