India greets Afghanistan on its Independence Day, assures support
India assures full support to government and people of Afghanistan in their efforts to create a peaceful, united, democratic and prosperous nation, says PM Modi
New Delhi: India’s top leaders on Tuesday felicitated the president and people of Afghanistan on the country’s Independence Day.
In his message, Prime Minister Narendra Modi noted that “India’s ties with Afghanistan are strong and will grow further in the coming years.
“India assures full support to government and people of Afghanistan in their efforts to create a peaceful, united, democratic and prosperous nation," a statement from the prime minister’s office quoted him as saying.
Afghanistan celebrates its Independence Day on 19 August to mark the signing of the 1919 Anglo-Afghan treaty, which gave the country complete independence.
In his message, President Pranab Mukherjee said traditional ties of friendship between India and Afghanistan have “gained strength and substance" in recent years.
India, which has committed $2 billion for Afghanistan’s reconstruction and rehabilitation, is one of the top donors to the war-torn country. Indian companies have built transmission centres and power lines there, besides constructing the Afghan parliament building.
“I am confident that our close cooperation will continue to contribute to the development and progress of Afghanistan and stability in the region. A strong, united and prosperous Afghanistan is in the interest of India," Mukherjee said.
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