KABUL: With Afghanistan’s lawmakers and political leadership listening, Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first visit to Afghanistan Friday called for cooperation and support from its neighbours, including Pakistan, to ensure the country’s success.
He also said Afghanistan will succeed only when “terrorism no longer flows across the border”.
While many have pushed for cooperation between Indian and Pakistan on Afghanistan, no Indian PM has made the point at a public forum.
“We know that Afghanistan’s success will require the cooperation and support of each of its neighbours. And, all of us in the region India, Pakistan, Iran and others must unite, in trust and cooperation, behind this common purpose and in recognition of our common destiny.
When Afghanistan becomes a haven of peace and a hub for flow of ideas, commerce, energy and investments in the region, we will all prosper together,” said Modi.
Modi also said India will give 500 scholarships for children of martyrs of Afghan Security Forces. (Indian Express)