Russian President Dmitry Medvedev , front, walks during a ceremonial reception, in New Delhi, India, Friday, Dec. 5, 2008. Medvedev, on his first visit to India as President, said Russia can help India fight terrorism and investigate the deadly attacks in MumbaiFrom Defense Technology News:
December 5, 2008: President Dmitry Medvedev arrived in New Delhi on Thursday for a three-day visit that is expected to see Russia lease nuclear-powered submarines to India as part of deepening defense ties.
Medvedev, talking to Indian television before the visit to India, also said Moscow stood ready to help with the investigation of militant attacks in Mumbai that killed 171 people and with broader questions on fighting terrorism.
"We are prepared for cooperation on all fronts with the aim of preventing such terrorist attacks, in the investigation of the recent terrorist attack and the creation of a global defense system against terrorism in the world," Medvedev said.He spoke of deepening defense industry ties, which reached their high during the Soviet era.
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My Comment: The timing is perfect to talk about security and anti-terrorism .... one week after the Mumbai terror attack.