India, Russia form 'permanent bilateral channel' for consulations on Afghanistan
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India and Russia have agreed to form a "permanent bilateral channel" for consultations on Afghanistan. The announcement of the bilateral channel has been the most visible practical cooperation between India & any of its allies on Afghanistan in the aftermath of the fall of Kabul to the Taliban since 15th August. The development was announced hours after PM Modi and Russian President held a 45-minute telephonic conversation.