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Kalam meets Putin
May 24, 2005 17:15 IST
President A P J Abdul Kalam [ Images ] on Tuesday met his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin [ Images ], in Moscow [ Images ] and discussed steps to enhance Indo-Russian cooperation in the fields of science and technology and energy.
Kalam, who was accorded a ceremonial welcome when he arrived at the Kremlin, said the two countries should now broaden their cooperation in outer space.
Recalling that New Delhi [ Images ] and Moscow had signed an agreement in December last year on cooperation in outer space, Kalam said more satellites could be launched and both countries could take advantage of them.
During the hour-long meeting, the Indian leader also suggested launching of a 'World Youth Satellite' which would be beneficial to millions of young people across the globe.
Sumir Kaul in Moscow Kalam, who was accorded a ceremonial welcome when he arrived at the Kremlin, said the two countries should now broaden their cooperation in outer space.
Recalling that New Delhi [ Images ] and Moscow had signed an agreement in December last year on cooperation in outer space, Kalam said more satellites could be launched and both countries could take advantage of them.
During the hour-long meeting, the Indian leader also suggested launching of a 'World Youth Satellite' which would be beneficial to millions of young people across the globe.
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