(PTI) Moscow: Russia on Saturday expressed happiness atthe resumption of work at the Kudankulam nuclear project andhoped that more units will come with its participation.
This was conveyed by Russian Deputy Prime Minister DmitryRogozin during his meeting with External Affairs Minister SMKrishna.
"Yes, we did talk about Kudankulam and they were quitesatisfied with the resumption of work.
"The minister conveyed in so many terms that the engineersand technicians are back on the site and they hope that theywould be able to complete it on time and they are also lookingforward to the other units coming up," Krishna said.
Referring to a series of problems at the power plant site,official sources said India conveyed that federal naturedemands that state governments are taken into confidence onseveral issues.
The two leaders also discussed the 2G verdict and thedelivery schedule of aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov.
Asked about the Supreme Court's 2G verdict, Krishna saidSistema was one of the issues which was aired during themeeting.
Sistema has stakes in MTS in India which is one of theoperators whose 2G licences have been cancelled by the apexcourt.
"I conveyed to them that government of India has alreadymoved in this matter by approving a Presidential Reference tothe Supreme Court. So a larger bench, a Constitutional benchwill hopefully look into this question," he said.
Meanwhile, sources said Russia conveyed that INSVikramaditya (Admiral Gorshkov) will be be delivered by theend of this year.
On India's support for candidate for the post of WorldBank President, Krishna said New Delhi will not decide itssupport in terms of nation.
"India is going to support the best man who has thenecessary qualifications to head head the world body," hesaid.
Krishna added that the nodal ministry? The FinanceMinistry, in consultations with others who matter, will take acall on the issue.
Rogozin, who has just taken over, will co-chair theIndia-Russia inter-governmental commission with Krishna.
This was the first meeting between the two in whichKrishna invited him to visit India which Rogozin accepted
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