Moscow, May 24 -- Former Diplomat Manjeev S Puri, who is part of all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi to Russia and other nations, said on Saturday that Russia has extended support to India's stance on terrorism and expressed solidarity, adding that the Russian leadership was "positive" and "understood India's position" completely.

Speaking to ANI, Puri noted that India and Russia share a long-standing strategic partnership, and it was only natural that Moscow was the first stop for the Indian delegation.

He further said the purpose of the visit was to convey India's concerns regarding terrorism and what it expects from the global community -- particularly from its close allies like Russia.

"India and Russia have old relationsh...