The meeting was held in New Delhi, ahead of the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan. As per sources, Afghanistan was the major focus of discussions and that both countries felt that the legitimacy of any Afghan government within Afghanistan is important before the issue of its international recognition. The two sides also agreed that neighbouring states must play a constructive role in Afghanistan," the sources added. Meanwhile, the Doval also held discussions with Nasrullo Rahmatjon Mahmudzoda, Secretary, Security Council of Tajikistan and exchanged views on Afghanistan. NSA Doval is expected to hold meetings with the Russian counterpart Patrushev, Secretary of Supreme National Security Council - Iran, Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani and Chairman of Kazakhstan's National Security Committee, Karim Massimov on November 10.

Source: dna November 09, 2021 18:21 UTC