Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived here early Friday on a three-day visit to India.

Putin, who is heading a high-level delegation of ministers, officials and businessmen, will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

He will also meet President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam and other cabinet ministers and Opposition leader.

The two countries are expected to sign a series of agreements.

They will also issue a joint declaration, spelling out their overall vision of cooperation and steps to concretize their strategic partnership, a senior Indian official said.

Source: Xinhua