In a message of solidarity with Afghan people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said “no external power” can stop the development of Afghanistan or its friendship with India and that both the neighbours want to see their region free from the “grave” threat of terrorism and extremism.
He also expressed concern over increasing incidents of violence in Afghanistan including cowardly targeting of innocent citizens, journalists and activists, and noted that India supports a comprehensive ceasefire to end the hostilities. Modi was speaking at a virtual meeting with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani which was organised to sign a 0 that would