Mohammad Ashraf Ghani met Modi; Ministry statement

Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, the President of Afghanistan met PM Modi for discussing on promoting stability in the country, infrastructure, and terrorism.

The ministry, in a statement, said that the visit will “build upon the recent high-level bilateral exchanges between the two countries, including the visits of Abdullah Abdullah, chief executive of Afghanistan, from 27 to 29 September, and of Salahuddin Rabbani, Afghan foreign minister, on 10-11 September for a bilateral strategic partnership council meeting”.

“Both sides will have the opportunity to review the gamut of multifaceted bilateral partnership, including the New Development Partnership, hold consultations and coordinate on furthering the shared objective of promoting peace, security, stability, and prosperity in Afghanistan and efforts to combat the menace of terrorism, and discuss regional and global issues of mutual interest,” the statement added.

During his three-day visit, Ghani will have delegation-level talks with PM Modi “External Affairs Minister will call on the visiting dignitary. President Ghani will also give a public address at Vivekanand International Foundation,” said the statement.