New Delhi on Tuesday termed the current situation in Afghanistan as very disturbing. The External Affairs Minister Mr. S. M. Krishna, who has just returned from a two-day visit to Afghanistan told reporters in New Delhi that Taliban is giving shelter to Pakistan based Lashkar-e-Toiba and other terrorist outfits in the war-torn country. Fully backing the peace process in that country, he said India will extend all support for reconstruction of Afghanistan and complimented its President for taking steps in that direction. Expressing concern over the security situation in that country, Mr. Krishna said those who are willing to disassociate with terrorism must be encouraged to participate in the peace initiative. In response to a question he said that security around Indian Embassy in Kabul has been tightened in view of threats and attacks over it. Elaborating on India's development role in Afghanistan, he said there has been considerable appreciation for what New Delhi has been doing there and it will continue to play its role there. Hailing President Karzai for his strong resolve to bring peace in the country, Mr. S.M. Krishna criticised those western countries which questioned his election. He said, the electoral process had taken place notwithstanding the threats of Taliban.
News On AIR | January 11, 2011 9:28 PM
Situation in Afghanistan disturbing, says India