Russia reaffirms support to India’s bid to become permanent member of UNSC

NEW DELHI: India and Russia have decided to step up joint efforts in dealing with challenges of radicalisation and terror financing.

Ways to deepen cooperation in tackling threats of terrorism were discussed at a meeting of the India-Russia joint working group (JWG) on counter-terrorism cooperation.

At a separate meeting on issues relating to the United Nations, Russia reiterated its support for India as a permanent member of a reformed UN Security Council.