Patil, Belarus Minister discuss security issues

New Delhi, Apr 16: Belarus Interior Minister Vladimir Naumov called on Home Minister Shivraj Patil here today and discussed matters related to security.

India and Belarus are scheduled to sign Extradition Treaty during the ongoing State visit of Belarus President.

The Belarus President arrived here yesterday on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with President A P J Abdul Kalam, Prime Minister Manmhan Singh and other Indian leaders.

During the 45-minute meeting, Mr Patil and Mr Naumov expressed satisfaction at the current level of understanding between the two countries and resolved to further strengthen bilateral relations.

''Various issues including those relating to security were discussed,'' an official spokesman said.

Mr Patil told the visiting Minister that India had suffered a lot due to terrorism but had been able to contain the menace. He expressed satisfaction at the growing international realisation about the need to contain terrorism.

The Union Home Minister also briefed the Belarus Interior Minister about the working of his Ministry, particularly in the sphere of Centre-State relations.

UNI