In clear support to India's position on Pakistan, Russia asked Islamabad to stop infiltration to its neighbouring countries. Speaking to newspersons after talks with External Affairs Minister S M Krishna in New Delhi on Monday, the Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, said his country appreciated the efforts being made by India and Pakistan to normalize bilateral ties. The Russian Foreign Minister said Moscow is ready to help Islamabad in combating the menace of terrorism in that country and in the region surrounding it. Mr. Lavrov said that his country welcomes India as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council and also supports the reform process in the council.