Innovative Putin to hold high tech interaction during India visit
By ANITuesday, March 9, 2010
NEW DELHI - In addition to signing many Defense deals, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is expected to have high tech interaction with various groups during his forthcoming visit to New Delhi next week.
In what could set a perfect example of time management for busy visiting foreign dignitaries, innovative Putin will be holding videoconferences to connect with think tanks, businessman and scientists of three cities Mumbai, Kolkata and Bangalore.
Visiting Russian Prime Minister will be making this hi tech interaction from telecommunication company called Systema.
During Putin’s visit, India and Russia are expected to seal the fresh $2.34 billion deal for refit of aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov and the $1.2 billion deal for 29 more MiG-29K maritime fighters to the joint development of the stealth fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) and the multi-role transport aircraft (MTA).
Vladimir Putin, will arrive in New Delhi on a working visit on Friday (March 12) at the invitation of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh.
The Russian Premier will be accompanied by an official delegation comprising senior members of the Russian Government and several business leaders. Putin will hold talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on a range of issues of bilateral interest. By Naveen Kapoor(ANI)
