‘Indian commitment to Afghanistan touches USD 2 bln’

Kabul: Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today outlined a slew of measures to assist in Afghanistan’s reconstruction efforts, a day after committing an additional USD 500 million for various developmental projects in the war- torn nation that would take the total Indian aid to USD 2 billion.
Addressing a joint session of the Afghan Parliament, Singh said India and Afghanistan face similar development challenges.
“India is ready to partner the Afghan people as they rebuild their country in accordance with their own priorities and national circumstances,” he said. “Many of Afghanistan’s priorities are also our priorities. Many of your problems are also our problems.”
Singh said the people of India feel privileged to see their development cooperation receive such a warm welcome in Afghanistan.