Russia, India to draft new trade agreement.

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NEW DELHI, February 16 (Itar-Tass) - Russia's Vice Premier Sergei
Sobyanin and Indian Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma have
agreed to draft a new trade agreement between the two countries.

Taking part in the talks in New Delhi also was Russian Industry and
Trade Minister Viktor Khristenko.
A working group will be set up to draft this agreement.
The ministers also focused on cooperation in pharmacology, metallurgy,
aircraft-building and fertilizer production.
During his visit to New Delhi Sobyanin will also meet with other top
officials of the Indian Cabinet.
On Monday, the Russian vice premier took part in the opening ceremony
of the sixth defence exhibition Defexpo 2010 and met with Indian Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh.

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