Indian capital ready to welcome Russian president.

NEW DELHI, December 20 (Itar-Tass) -- The weather is bright and
clear in New Delhi on Monday as the city prepares to greet Russian
President Dmitry Medvedev who is arriving in the Indian capital on an
official visit. On Monday afternoon air temperatures are expected to go
well beyond 20 degrees Celsius, but will drop to ten degrees above zero
by night, when a plane carrying the Russian president is to land in New
Delhi.
Garlands of fresh flowers, traditionally used in India when
guests of honor arrive, have adorned the green city streets on the
occasion of the Russian president's visit. State flags of Russia and
India have been hoisted in squares and prospects.
The Taj Palace hotel, where the Russian president will stay during
the visit for the first time, has acquired a particular festive look. The
hotel - a big modern building shaped as a horse shoe around a big
open swimming pool, is situated in the so-called diplomatic enclave in
the city. The hotel is famous for its traditional hospitality and austere
businesslike atmosphere. President Medvedev is to have a series of
meetings with Indian officials there.
Traditionally, the talks between the Indian and Russian
delegations will be held at Hyderabad Palace- a unique architectural
ensemble built in 1938 in the center of the Indian capital. The
Palace is famous as the site of an official ceremony during which the
British colonial authorities turned over control powers over the
Indian armed forces to the Indian administration. On the premises of the
Palace Russo- Indian documents will be signed and President Medvedev
and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will hold a joint press
conference devoted to the results of the talks.
President Medvedev's visit to New Delhi will be crowned with a
meeting with Indian President Pratibha Patil in her residence - the
Palace of Rashtarpathi Bhavan - the most magnificent and grandeur
building in the Indian capital built in 1929.
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