New Delhi, Sept. 11 -- Russian President Vladimir Putin landed in New Delhi on Firday begining his three-day visit to India. Putin will participate in the BRICS summit and meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi to expand bilateral trade, investment and energy cooperation during the visit.

Putin is accompanied by a high-level delegation. He was recieved by Minister of State for External Affairs, KV Singh at the airport on Firday morning.

"Warmly welcome President Vladimir Putin of Russia for the 18th BRICS Summit. He was received by MoS K V Singh at the airport. India and Russia share multifaceted and longstanding ties anchored in Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in ...