Kalam to address European Parliament on April 25

New Delhi, Mar 28 (UNI) President APJ Abdul Kalam will address the European Parliament at Strasbourg in France on April 25, it was announced here today.

''The address is at the invitation of European Parliament President Hans-Gert Pottering and will take place during the sitting of the plenary part-session,'' a Rashtrapati Bhavan statement said.

The visit of Dr. Kalam to Strasbourg -- the seat of European Parliament -- also coincides with the ongoing 50th anniversary celebrations of the European Union.

Members of the European Parliament have, in the past, visited Indian Parliament and interacted with Indian leaders on several occasions.

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