Putin Thanks ‘Indian Friends’ for Maritime Security Initiative at High-level UNSC Debate

Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 9 thanked India for the maritime security initiative and reiterated the Russian Federation’s commitment to the common tasks of combatting crime at sea in all its forms and manifestations. While speaking at a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) conference chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Putin expressed his gratitude for the “Indian friends” for such a “useful initiative” in convening the Monday high-level debate. The meeting was chaired by PM Modi and was held through a video conference on ‘Enhancing Maritime Security – A Case for International Cooperation’ at the UNSC. Read More…