NSA Ajit Doval will not attend the 13th International Meeting of High Representatives for Security Issues in Moscow this week due to a seasonal flu. Despite his absence, he intends to advance bilateral security discussions with Russia soon. The event, chaired by Sergei Shoigu, has invited over 150 countries, including Pakistan, and various international organizations.
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