President Putin with Prince Karim Aga Khan IV.
They discussed the prospects for peaceful development in Afghanistan and further steps to consolidate the efforts of the international community in assisting the social and economic revival of the country.
Mr Putin and Karim Aga Khan also discussed various regional issues including the handling of conflicts.
Prince Karim Aga Khan is the spiritual leader of the Ismailis (a branch in Shiah Islam) who reside in 25 countries.