Calling India as a time tested ally and "closest friend", Russian
Ambassador Alexander Kadakin said Russia's relations with Pakistan have
"separate value" but they will not be at the expense of ties with New
Delhi.
"Never ever will Russia do anything to the detriment of India's security. India is the closest friend of my country," Kadakin said addressing a press conference on the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit here from December 10.
Noting that Russia has interest in Afghanistan, the envoy said improvement in its relations with Pakistan will help influencing the country to get "desirable action".
"You (India) declared you are ready to have more dialogue, more contact to improve your relationship with Pakistan. Since we are strategic partners, why cannot Russia improve its relation with Pakistan the way India does. After all it will be easier for us to together influence it (to take) desirable action," he said.
"Never ever will Russia do anything to the detriment of India's security. India is the closest friend of my country," Kadakin said addressing a press conference on the eve of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit here from December 10.
Noting that Russia has interest in Afghanistan, the envoy said improvement in its relations with Pakistan will help influencing the country to get "desirable action".
"You (India) declared you are ready to have more dialogue, more contact to improve your relationship with Pakistan. Since we are strategic partners, why cannot Russia improve its relation with Pakistan the way India does. After all it will be easier for us to together influence it (to take) desirable action," he said.
Source: News in Hindi and Newspaper
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