Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh returned to New Delhi from Kabul late on Friday after a two-day visit to Afghanistan. Dr. Singh unveiled a vision document for strategic partnership with Afghanistan during his visit. In the joint declaration, signed following one-on-one talks between Dr. Singh and Afghan President Hamid Karzai, both the countries decided to work together in various sectors, including combating terrorism, drug trafficking and money laundering. Dr.Singh reassured Kabul of New Delhi's continued help in its reconstruction process. He, however, made it clear that the development of Afghanistan is to be done and decided by the people of Afghanistan. AIR correspondent reports that Dr. Singh is the first foreign leader to address the joint session of Afghan Parliament.
News On AIR | May 14, 2011 8:33 AM
India pledges support to Afghan reconstruction