New Dehli Dec 04 (KNS):Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening for a short but important 27-hour visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi received him at Palam airport as the Russian leader’s aircraft landed at 6:35 pm.

During the visit, PM Modi and President Putin will hold detailed talks on Friday, after which both leaders will issue a joint statement to the media.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelPresident Putin is also scheduled to visit Raj Ghat to lay a wreath at the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi.(KNS)