Vice President Hamid Ansari arrives in Armenia

Vice President Hamid Ansari today arrived here in Armenia on the first leg of his two nation trip, during which he will hold talks with the country's top leadership.
Ansari was received by Armenian Foreign Minister Eduard Nalbandian at the airport.
Vice President is accompanied by his wife Salma Ansari, Union Minister of State Small, Medium and Micro Industry Giriraj Singh, MP Sitaram Yechuri, MP Vivek Tankha, MP D P Tripathi and MP Thustan Chhuwang.
Ansari, who will be in Armenia till April 26, will hold talks with the country's president, prime minister and the foreign minister.
"The visit intends to further strengthen the cordial relations between the two countries and develop cooperation and partnership on a wide range of issues of shared common interest," an External Affairs Ministry official said.

Ansari will also address students and faculty at the Yerevan University. The president and prime minister will host banquets in his honour.
His visit comes at a time when India and Armenia are celebrating the 25th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
This is the second visit at the level of the vice president of India to Armenia.