India, Russia sign big deals; set $20 billion trade target by 2015

New Delhi:  The talks between visiting Russian President Dimitry Medvedev and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh have ended in New Delhi. India and Russia have signed 30 deals in Defence, Nuclear and Space. Framework pact on two more nuclear reactors were also signed.

Speaking after the deal Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said, "India and Russia discussed setting up additional nuclear reactors in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu." The PM added that both the countries have agreed to intensify cooperation in Afghanistan.

"Ours is a very special and strategic partnership...it will continue to develop irrespective of relations with other countries," said Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister of India.

Terming the talks as comprehensive and result-oriented, the PM said, "I look forward to working with Russia in UNSC over next two years."

On the issue of terrorism the PM said, "India and Russia are victims of terrorism and there is natural synergy in dealing with this problem. He added that India and Russia should cooperate in intelligence and information sharing and devise effective counter-terrorism strategies.

Backing India's candidature at the UNSC, Medvedev said, "Russia considers India to be strong and deserving candidate in UNSC Permanent Seat if decision to expand this organ is taken."
The Russian President also talked about the need for more bilateral trade between the two countries. He set the trade target of $20 billion by 2015.

On the issue of terror, the Russian President had some tough words. He said, "No civilized state can hide terrorists. Medvedev said that the terrorists should be extradited to face punishment