India, Russia recognise common threats emanating from Afghanistan: Envoy

New Delhi: Ahead of crucial Moscow format talks involving Taliban on Wednesday (October 20), the Indian envoy to Russia D B Venkatesh Varma has said both India and Russia “recognize common threats emanating from Afghanistan probably more than any other set of countries”. Moscow format of consultations on Afghanistan involves 10 countries, including India, Pakistan, China, and will focus on the humanitarian crisis emerging in the country and the formation of an inclusive government. A joint statement will be adopted after the meeting that starts around 12-noon local time. Speaking to Russia’s Kommersant newspaper, the Indian envoy pointed out that…