September 29, 2017 8:49 PM

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New Delhi and Kabul condemn continuing acts of terror & violence in Afghanistan

India and Afghanistan have condemned the continuing acts of terror and violence in Afghanistan including the recent attack at the Kabul airport. <br/><br/>The two sides agreed that the issue of safe havens and sanctuaries needs to be addressed effectively. During the visit of Chief Executive of Afghanistan , Dr. Abdullah Abdullah to New Delhi, which concluded today, both sides exchanged views on regional and global developments of mutual interest. <br/><br/>During his meeting with top Indian leadership including President Ram Nath Kovind and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, trade and economic cooperation was also the focus of discussions. Better connectivity was emphasized upon. <br/><br/>In this context, both sides expressed determination to strengthen the Air Freight Corridor and also welcomed the steps being taken to operationalise the Chahbahar port, including the forthcoming supply of wheat to Afghanistan from next month.<br/><br/>A Memorandum of Understanding on technical cooperation on police training and development was also signed and formally exchanged at the meeting between the Chief Executive and the Prime Minister. <br/><br/>This has created an enabling framework for training and capacity building of Afghan National Police personnel in various fields in addition to India's ongoing assistance for the Afghan National Defence and Security Forces.

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