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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the 1.25 billion people will “always” stand with the neighbouring country in ensuring peace and prosperity as he jointly inaugurated through video conferencing the restored Stor Palace in Kabul with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
Modi, speaking from his North Block office, stressed that “whatever may be the odds, India will work with you for a bright future for all Afghans”.
On his part, Ghani said the “logic” of peace and benevolence will defeat the logic of terror and violence as he said India and Afghanistan have always been close friends and joint initiatives like these are a fruitful journey of cooperation between the two nations.
The Prime Minister underlined that “in our hearts and minds Indians and Afghans have always been closest of friends.”
Modi also thanked the Afghan government for “protecting Indian Embassy and Consulates and ensuring the safety and security of Indian experts working in Afghanistan.” “The sacrifices made by our Afghan brothers will not be forgotten,” the Prime Minister said.
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