Fight against terrorism dominates Singh, Karzai talks

New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) The fight against terrorism
and extremism Monday topped the agenda of talks between
India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Afghan President
Hamid Karzai as the two leaders discussed a range of bilateral
issues ahead of the SAARC summit.
"India remains committed to assist the people of
Afghanistan.We discussed the issue of terrorism which
threatens our region," Singh said after talks with Karzai
here.
Karzai, who is here on a two-day visit before going to
Bhutan to attend the SAARC summit beginning April 28, said he
and Singh discussed the situation in Afghanistan and "our
common struggle against terrorism and extremism."
"We discussed the upcoming Afghanistan Peace
Consultations which should comprise people of Afghanistan,
those from all walks of life to advise on how to move forward
for reintegration and reconciliation of those elements of
Taliban and others who have accepted the Constitution or not
part of the Al Qaeda or any terrorist network," Karzai said.
The Afghan President said he requested Singh to send
representatives to the follow-up to the London conference in
Kabul later this year besides discussing a host of issues of
mutual significance.
Speaking about the attack on Indians in Afghanistan,
he said, "I expressed my sympathy and condolences of Afghan
people at the cowardly attacks on the Indian construction
workers, the medical staff and the (Indian) embassy in Kabul."
He also conveyed his gratitude to India for helping in
the reconstruction of Afghanistan.
Singh said, "I had an extremely productive discussion
with Karzai and discussed a whole range of bilateral and
regional issues of mutual interest. I look forward to working
with Karzai". (More) PTI SJY
MRD


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