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Fernandes to visit Russia, strengthen defence ties

During his official visit to Russia, Defence Minister George Fernandes will cover issues such as joint naval exercises, exchange of military delegations and study by servicemen in each others' military academies, Gen Leonid Ivashov, defence ministry spokesman for external affairs, informed newspersons in Moscow on Thursday.

Fernandes will visit Russia between June 27-30 and hold discussions with President Vladimir Putin and Defence Minister Marshal Igor Sergeev.

During his talks with Russian leaders, questions of military-technical co-operation will also be given importance, the Russian news agency Novosti said.

The talks between the two sides are expected to dwell on the delivery of Russian weapons to India. The defence ministers of both the countries will also discuss conditions for delivery of the aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov in future.

New Delhi and Moscow had recently signed a major defence contract worth $160 million for the supply of 40 MI-17 heavy transport helicopters to India.

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