Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh says India and Russia can work together to devise effective counter-terror strategies through coordinating intelligence and information system. In an interview to the Russian media on the eve of his visit beginning tomorrow, Dr. Singh said, the two countries can help each other because Russia like India has also been the victim of terrorism. Dr Singh urged Russia as a great power to convince Pakistan not to use terror against India as an instrument of state policy. Prime Minister said, if Pakistan territory ceases to be used by terrorists, India sees immense opportunities for the two countries to work together in cooperation.Dr. Manmohan Singh also sought to allay concerns over growing Indo-US ties and said, India's engagement with rest of the world will not be at the expense of time-tested relationship with Russia, with defence and nuclear energy being key pillars of bilateral cooperation. The Prime Minister said India, like Russia, has sought to respond to the changes in the international system through different ways, including by broadening their engagement with the rest of the world. India and Russia will sign a framework agreement in civil nuclear field and three pacts in defence sector during the three-day Moscow visit of the Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh. Dr.Singh will have wide-ranging talks with President Dmitry Medvedev on bilateral issues and regional matters. The issue of terrorism emanating from Pakistan and Afghanistan is expected to figure prominently.