Russian PM Victor A Zubkov arrives on Monday

ndia has six-decade-long defense cooperation with Russia.During the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Victor A Zubkov which focus on boosting the economic relations.

Zubkov will arrive here on Monday on a three-day official visit during which the two sides will explore ways of enhancing their ties in a wide range of areas nuclear energy, defense, mining, metals and other economical projects.
Russia await firming of India’s Safeguards Agreement with the IAEA and the waiver by Nuclear Suppliers Group. However the discussion between Dr Man Mohan Singh and his counter part Victoron this issue is on cards officials said.
Last year India and Russia signed a watershed agreement for the joint development and production of the futuristic fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGA).
New Delhi has negotiated with Moscow to lease a Russian nuclear-powered submarine and looks for another six submarine.

The agreement for construction of four additional nuclear reactors Kudankulam with Russian help could come up for discussion and its finalization.During Singh’s visit to Moscow in November but it was put off because of lack of agreement between India and IAEA. Kudankulum project is on hold, the two sides are working towards a possible collaboration on uranium mining in Jharkhand, including enrichment, amid Russia’s keen interest to enter the field in the region.

Jharkhand has expressed interest in seeking Russian help in areas like assessing the economic viability of mining in that state, for which report of geological survey is needed.
Other military cooperation projects included licensed production of T-90S tanks, Brahmos missiles, and frigates.
An Indo-Russian titanium project in Gopalpur in Orissa is also on the cards.