Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 25th December 2015 announced 500 scholarships for children of the martyrs of Afghan security forces. The Prime Minister asserted that Afghanistan will succeed only when there is no terrorism across the border and when the nurseries and sanctuaries of terrorism are shut. He appreciated Afghanistan for choosing democracy against all challenges faced by them.

Prime Minister Modi  was received by Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar and Deputy Foreign minister Hekmat Karzai. PM Modi also met other Afghan leaders, including Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah and former president Hamid Karzai.

PM Modi said India’s scheme of 1,000 scholarships every year for Afghan students will continue.

“We are pleased with the response to our special scholarship scheme in agriculture science,” he added

Key points:

• He discussed a wide range of issues, including the ongoing cooperation between the two countries and the Indian aid programme.
• They took stock of the security situation in Afghanistan where the signs of resurgence of Taliban are being witnessed.
• Modi inaugurated the new Afghan Parliament building which has been constructed by India and addressed the lawmakers of this country.
• The Prime Minister also expressed gratitude to the Indian diplomats, officers, engineers and doctors, “who serve here with pride, to the families of our Indian martyrs.

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