The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will visit Russia from 27^th  to 29^th  November, 2017.

During  three day  visit,  Union Home Minister will be holding discussions with Mr. Vladimir Kolokoltsev, Minister for Internal Affairs  and other senior Russian leadership. The  discussions would cover the entire gamut of bilateral, regional and international matters of mutual interest.

Union Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh is   likely to sign a comprehensive security agreement on cooperation in combating terrorism and organized crime with the Ministry of Interior of the Russian Federation which would reinforce the relationship between India and Russia through exchange and sharing of information, expertise, best practices and would help in curbing terrorism and enhancing security in the region. He is also expected to sign Joint Action/Implementation Plan for cooperation in areas of drugs and disaster management.

 As Both the countries have long history of close cooperation on matters of shared security concerns, this visit will provide an  opportunity to further cement and strengthen the mutually beneficial bilateral ties between both the countries. 

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