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PM Modi and Afghan president Ghani discuss regional issues, resolve to end terror

The Afghan president also met External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and President Ram Nath Kovind.

Updated on: Oct 24, 2017, 15:37:24 IST
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday discussed a range of bilateral, regional and global issues and expressed their “firm resolve” to end the menace of terrorism.

PM Narendra Modi meets President Ashraf Ghani at Hyderabad House on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)
PM Narendra Modi meets President Ashraf Ghani at Hyderabad House on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. (Mohd Zakir/HT PHOTO)

The two leaders also discussed ways to further the shared objective of promoting security and stability in Afghanistan.

External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted,

Earlier, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on Ghani, who is here on a one-day working visit.

Ghani also met his Indian counterpart Ram Nath Kovind.

Ahead of his visit, the ministry had said both sides will have the opportunity to review the entire gamut of multifaceted bilateral strategic partnership, including the New Development Partnership. They would 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.

 
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