Pakistan will play key role for peace in Afghanistan: Modi
Modi urged closer cooperation between India, Pakistan and other neighbours
KABUL (Dunya News/AFP) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday has said that Pakistan would play a key role in restoration of peace in Afghanistan and South Asia.
Modi addressed Afghanistan Parliament today during his one-day tour.
The Indian premier has recommended collaboration among Pakistan, Iran and India for common causes.
In his speech to the Afghan parliament, Modi urged closer cooperation between India, Pakistan and other neighbours for Afghanistan s progress.
“We know that Afghanistan s success will require the cooperation and support of each of its neighbours. And, all of us in the region -- India, Pakistan, Iran and others -- must unite ... behind this common purpose," Modi said.
Modi also made a veiled reference to Pakistan on the issue of cross-border terrorism in Afghanistan.
"Afghanistan will succeed only when terrorism no longer flows across the border; when nurseries and sanctuaries of terrorism are shut; and, their patrons are no longer in business," Modi said.
Earlier, Modi had visited Russia where he met President Vladimir Putin. The two leaders signed defence deal among different coopertation agreements.
