Russia Security Council Describes Partushev, Bolton Talks In Moscow As 'Constructive'

The meeting between Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev and US National Security Adviser John Bolton in Moscow on Monday was held in a constructive and businesslike atmosphere, the press service of the Russian Security Council said.

MOSCOW (UrduPoint News / Sputnik - 22nd October, 2018) The meeting between Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev and US National Security Adviser John Bolton in Moscow on Monday was held in a constructive and businesslike atmosphere, the press service of the Russian Security Council said.

"The meeting was held in a constructive and businesslike manner. The sides discussed the prospects of building a dialogue between Moscow and Washington on strategic security issues at various levels," the press service said in a statement.

According to the statement, Patrushev and Bolton reaffirmed interest in the resumption of Russian-American contacts through the relevant ministries and security bodies in the area of combating terrorism, drug-trafficking and illegal migration.

"Particular attention was paid to a number of controversial issues in bilateral relations. In particular, the issue of non-proliferation and arms control was discussed," the statement said.

In addition, Patrushev and Bolton voiced a number of initiatives whose implementation could contribute to promoting an atmosphere of trust and strengthening cooperation between Russia and the United States.

They also agreed to continue the bilateral dialogue between the security councils of the two countries.