Sushma, Afghanistan defence minister talk on terror

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister Sushma Swaraj and Afghanistan defence minister Tariq Shah Bahrami discussed on Friday the recent initiatives of the Afghanistan government for internal reconciliation and also efforts to combat terrorism, which they said received support from “safe havens and sanctuaries beyond Afghanistan”.
According to a statement issued by MEA, Swaraj conveyed India’s support for the efforts of the government and the people of Afghanistan for building a peaceful, secure, stable, united, inclusive and prosperous nation.India, it said, remained committed to its New Development Partnership according to the priorities of Afghanistan. The Afghan defence minister is visiting India for the Defexpo.
“The defence minister appreciated the positive support extended by India in Afghanistan," it added.