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Afghan President meets counterpart Mukherjee, PM Modi

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ANI New Delhi
Last Updated : Apr 28 2015 | 1:00 PM IST

Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday met his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

President Ghani was also accorded a ceremonial reception here.

Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had called on President Ghani here before the delegation-level talks between both sides.

Ghani is presently in New Delhi on a three-day visit and will have bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari would also call on the Afghan President at 4 p.m.

Ghani will also address captains of Indian industry during his visit.

India and Afghanistan have a strong relationship based on historical and cultural links. The relationship is not limited to the government level only.

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First Published: Apr 28 2015 | 12:30 PM IST

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