Moscow: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on May 28, Thursday met Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, on the sidelines of the 1st International Security Forum in Moscow. The two sides reviewed ongoing cooperation in defence, security, energy and economic ties, officials said. Doval and Shoigu also exchanged views on the upcoming BRICS NSA meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi.
In a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Russia said, “NSA Aji Doval met his counterpart Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation on the sidelines of the first International Security Forum. They reviewed ongoing cooperation in defence, security, energy and economic ties. The two sides also exchanged views on the upcoming BRICS NSA meeting in New Delhi”.
NSA Shri Aji Doval met his counterpart Mr. Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation on the sidelines of the first International Security Forum. They reviewed ongoing cooperation in defence, security, energy and economic ties. The two sides also… pic.twitter.com/1v44Rgnxw4
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NSA Doval underlined the urgent need to reform international structures and institutions established after the Second World War in 1945 to enhance their ability to respond to contemporary security threats.
He emphasised that such reforms must ensure broader representation of Global South countries and full consideration of their interests and positions.
With respect to counter-terrorism, NSA Doval said there can be “no double standards in the fight against terrorism”. He added that responsible states are “obliged to weigh their positions and decide whether to support sponsors of terrorism or to counter them with decisive actions”.
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval also called for special attention to the situation in West Asia, emphasising the need to ensure the safe and uninterrupted flow of trade through international waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. Addressing the 1st International Security Forum and the XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in Moscow, Doval expressed concern over the disruption in the oil and gas supply, affecting the global economy.
NSA Shri Ajit Doval participated in the first International Security Forum and the 14th Meeting of High Representatives for Security Matters on 28 May 2026 in Moscow, Russia. The meeting was hosted by Mr. Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation.… pic.twitter.com/NBktySDXeO
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He said that India supports all efforts to reduce the tensions in West Asia and restore stability in the region. “The conflict in West Asia needs a very special mention. The ongoing tensions in the region continue to raise very serious concerns. Risk to maritime traffic and disruptions to energy infrastructures show how fragile the contemporary situation is” NSA Doval asserted.
“Safe and uninterrupted movement of international trade through international waterways, including the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, is essential for the global economy. India stands ready to contribute constructively to support all efforts to reduce tensions and help restore stability”, he added.
The 1st International Security Forum, along with the XIV International Meeting of High-Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters, is taking place from May 26 to 29 in Moscow. According to an official release, over 140 delegations from foreign states and international organisations participated in the forum. The event brought together Secretaries of Security Councils, National Security Advisors to Heads of State, directors of law enforcement agencies and special services, as well as secretaries of international organisations.
(With Inputs from ANI)
