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The President of the Russian
Federation, Mr. Vladimir Putin is welcomed by Shri Krishan Kant, Vice-President
of India as he arrives at Parliament House, New Delhi on 4th
October, 2000.Also seen are Indian
Prime Minister Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee and Lok Sabha Speaker, Shri G.M.C.
Balayogi.. |
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President
Putin is escorted by the Secretaries-General of the two Houses of Indian
Parliament in procession to the Central Hall of Parliament of India to
address Members of Parliament assembled together |
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President
Putin is welcomed by the Members of Parliament and other dignitaries as
he and Prime Minister Shri Atal Behari Vajpayee, Vice President Shri Krishan
Kant and Lok Sabha Speaker Shri G.M.C. Balayogi ascend the dais in the
Central Hall.. |
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Vice-President of India,
Shri Krishan Kant welcomes President Putin on his visit to the Parliament
of India.In his address the Vice
President referred to the historic friendship between the two countries
and the opportunities presented by the visit to further improve relationships. |
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President
Putin receives a standing ovation from the Members of Indian Parliament
at the conclusion of his address |
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Prime Minister Shri Atal
Behari Vajpayee addresses Members of Parliament on the historic occasion.In
his address the Prime Minister spoke of President Putin’s visit to India
as further cementing the bonds between the two countries which share common
concerns and have common interests. |
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President Putin meets
with Members of Parliament at the conclusion of the function in the Central
Hall.A Member presented him with
a silk tricolour scarf which President Putin is seen wearing.. |
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President Putin leaves
Central Hall in procession at the conclusion of the function, escorted
by Secretaries-General of the two Houses. |