External Affairs Minister Mr. S.M.Krishna is visiting Afghanistan on 8th and 9th of this month. An External Affairs Ministry release said in New Delhi today, he is going there on the invitation of his Afghan counterpart ZALMAI RASSOUL. The visit is part of the regular high level consultations between the two governments.AIR correspondent reports this visit is an expression of friendship and understanding that exist between India and Afghanistan. India is working with the government of Afghanistan to build a strong ,peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.