Russia is concerned that militants and drugs may begin spilling over from Afghanistan to Central Asia, according to a statement released by the Russian Foreign Ministry, RIA Novosti reported March 2. The ministry released the statement after Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov met with a U.S. delegation to discuss the situation in Afghanistan and withdrawal of NATO forces from the country. Russia has considered expanding cooperation with India over concerns about the spillover of militants from Afghanistan into Central Asia.
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