link>KABUL- The government of India has pledged a fresh aid package of $31 millionfor the implementation of 108 new development projects in Afghanistan.
A ceremony was also organized in Kabul today for the signing of theMemorandums of Understanding for the new aid package of the government ofIndia.
The Indian Ambassador to Afghanistan Manpreet Vohra signed the Memorandumsof Understanding with different governmental institutions of Afghanistan.
The Chief Executive of the Government of National Unity of Afghanistan Dr.Abdullah Abdullah was also present in the signing ceremony.
The economy minister of Afghanistan Mustafa Mastoor said the new aidpackage will help to implement 108 new development projects across thecountry.
He said the projects will be implemented in 31 different provinces of thecountry to cover different sectors including health, energy and power,higher education, agriculture, rural development, and sports.
India has played a major role in the reconstruction of Afghanistan sincethe fall of the Taliban regime and has invested over $2 billion in variousreconstruction and infrastructure projects.
The construction of the major Salma Dam, the new Afghan parliamentbuilding, Zaranj-Delaram highway, and some other projects are among the keyinvestments India has done so far in the country.