New Delhi, April 1 -- Vladimir Yakushev, Secretary of the General Council of the Edinaya Rossia Party and First Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, will pay an official visit to India from April 2 to 4.

Yakushev heads the working group on cooperation between the Federation Council of Russia and the Council of States of the Parliament of the Republic of India. His visit is aimed at strengthening inter-parliamentary ties and exploring avenues for enhanced collaboration between the two countries, the Russian Embassy said.

During his stay, Yakushev is scheduled to meet with Indian parliamentarians to discuss matters of mutual interest, focusing on trade, economic initiatives, and cult...