Dmitry Medvedev, Russia's president, hosted a rare summit with the leaders of Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan on Wednesday, signalling the Kremlin's desire to strengthen ties in the volatile region before Nato forces withdraw from Afghanistan.

By Isabel Gorst in Moscow

Published: August 18 2010 23:00 | Last updated: August 18 2010 23:00

Source: Financial Times

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/0ba1aa2c-aaf5-11df-9e6b-00144feabdc0.html