<span style="color: #222222;">United States Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad called on External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in New Delhi today. He was accompanied by Senior Director in the US National Security Council Lisa Curtis and US Ambassador to India Ken Juster.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Mr. Khalilzad provided an on the US peace and reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan. The US side recognized India's constructive contribution in economic development, reconstruction and humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. They laid importance to India's crucial and continuing role in sustainable peace, security and stability in Afghanistan.</span><br />'' <span style="color: #222222;"><br />'' Dr Jaishankar and Mr Doval reiterated India's continued support for strengthening peace, security, unity, democratic and inclusive polity and protection of rights of all sections of the Afghan society, including Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. They said, India is deeply concerned at the upsurge in violence and supports call for immediate ceasefire and need to assist the people of Afghanistan in dealing with Corona virus pandemic. India remains engaged in extending humanitarian food and medical supplies to Afghanistan to deal with the situation created by Corona virus. It was emphasised that putting an end to terrorist safe havens and sanctuaries is necessary for enduring and sustainable peace and stability in Afghanistan.</span><br />''  <br />