adminIndian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Putin held talks on wide-ranging issues such as economic and military ties as well as civil nuclear co-operation in relation to the Kudankulam nuclear power plant jointly built by India and Russia in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu.”
“We deeply value Russia’s steadfast friendship and support for India, unaffected by global developments. This relationship has a special place in the hearts and minds of Indians, and India remains committed to further deepening it,” Singh told media after the talks.
The two leaders also discussed the security situation in the region including Afghanistan. Under the defence deals signed by the two countries, India will buy 42 Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jets and 71 Mil Mi-17 helicopters from Moscow. — Xinhua.
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