India and Russia Tuesday inked 30 pacts in defense, nuclear and space, and signed two framework agreements on setting up of two more nuclear reactors in this country, said Indian officials.

The agreements were signed in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and visiting Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who arrived at New Delhi Tuesday on a two-day trip.

"India and Russia discussed setting up additional nuclear reactors in Kudankulam in Tamil Nadu," the Indian Prime Minister A. K. Antony said, after the signing of the pacts.

The Indian prime minister said that both countries have also 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, " he said.

Backing India's candidature for the United Nations Security Council permanent membership, Medvedev said that "Russia considers India to be strong and deserving candidate in UNSC Permanent Seat if decision to expand this organ is taken".

Russia also supported India's entry into Nuclear Suppliers Group, Missile Technology Control Regime and non-proliferation bodies like Wassenar Arrangement, which has been established to exercise export controls for conventional arms and dual use goods and technologies, said official sources.

On terrorism, the Russian president said Mumbai attacks perpetrators should be brought to justice.

Ahead of his visit, Medvedev said India and Russia had a strong bond.

"We can rightfully call it a privileged partnership," the Russian leader said in an interview with local daily Times of India.

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