Afghanistan, India ink agreement for visa-free travel diplomats

India and Afghanistan on Monday inked a pact for visa-free travel by their diplomats following Afghan Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah’s meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which they discussed key bilateral and regional issues including security cooperation.

“Sustained engagement with Afghanistan. Chief Executive Abdullah meets the Prime Minister… Promoting stronger diplomatic ties…India and Afghanistan sign agreement on visa free travel for diplomats,” External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted.

Modi in his visit with CEO promised to continue support and assistance in security and economic fields with Afghanistan.

In the meantime, CEO Abdullah Abdullah thanked Modi for consistent assistance from India in various spheres including defence and for meeting his country’s developmental needs.

Afghanistan executive office is said to consider India’s role essential for providing peace and developments in peace process in Afghanistan.

The Afghan leader’s visit comes nearly a month after Modi’s trip to Kabul during which he inaugurated the new Afghan Parliament building, constructed with India’s aid.

Abdullah, who arrived India yesterday, will attend a conference on counter-terrorism in Jaipur organised by India Foundation in association with Sardar Patel University of Police Security and Criminal Justice. He will leave for Jaipur tomorrow.