Rajnath to begin Russia, US visit next week; to focus on cross-border terrorism

Union home minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a five-day visit to Russia from September 18.

Union home minister Rajnath Singh will embark on a five-day visit to Russia from September 18.

During his visit, Singh will have bilateral talks with Russian minister for internal affairs, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, and discuss Indo-Russia joint anti-terror cooperation. (PTI)

During his visit, Singh will have bilateral talks with Russian minister for internal affairs, Vladimir Kolokoltsev, and discuss Indo-Russia joint anti-terror cooperation.

Cross-border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and growing activities of ISIS will also be among the topics of discussion .

After visiting Russia, Singh will travel to Washington on September 26 for a seven-day visit for the Indo-US homeland security dialogue with his American counterpart, Jeh Charles Johnson.

Singh will also raise the issue of Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and activities of ISIS in India and other South Asian countries.