15 September 2016

News Story: India, Afghanistan ink 3 pacts as President Ghani meets Modi in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- India and Afghanistan Wednesday inked three pacts, including an extradition treaty, after visiting Afghan President Ashraf Ghani held discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the national capital on a wide range of issues of mutual interest.

"One more step in closer ties. Exchange of agreements on MLAT (Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty), Extradition & peaceful uses of outer space follows talks," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

A joint statement said that Modi and President Ghani expressed concern at the continued use of terrorism and violence in region for achieving political objectives. "The PM reiterated India's support for unified, sovereign, democratic, peaceful,stable and prosperous Afghanistan," it said.

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