India extends full support for economic development, sustainable peace in Afghanistan

India has expressed its full support for sustainable peace, economic development and stability in Afghanistan.

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj gave this assurance to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's Special Envoy and High Peace Council Secretary Umer Daudzai in New Delhi yesterday.

Mr Daudzai briefed the Minister on the



outcome of the recently held Loya Jirga in the country.

Both sides also discussed India’s role in Regional Peace Consensus with regards to Afghanistan, progress in peace talks and bilateral relations.

Mr Daudzai also met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Foreign Secretary Vijay K Gokhale.