New Delhi, July 04: Afghan Foreign Minister Abdullah
Abdullah today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and discussed
a host of bilateral, regional and international issues of
mutual interest.
During the 30-minute meeting, Abdullah is understood to
have apprised Singh about the reconstruction work being
undertaken in the war-ravaged country and steps being taken in
war against terror.
Earlier, Abdullah, who is on a two-day visit, met
External Affairs Minister K Natwar Singh yesterday and
discussed the security situation in that country, especially
the recent spurt in incidents of violence attributed to the
Taliban.
There have been growing concern over the re-emergence of
Taliban elements in Afghanistan. Fighting in central
Afghanistan last week has left 25 people dead, including nine
tribal elders who Taliban rebels kidnapped and executed.
Violence in the last three months has taken a toll of
477 suspected insurgents, 47 Afghan police and soldiers, 134
civilians, and 45 us troops, including 16 troops killed in a
helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan.
India has affirmed commitment to reconstruction of
Afghanistan through its 500 million dollar debt programme.
Bureau Report
