India, US agree to strengthen ties to ensure peace in Afghan

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Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Jun 27 2017 | 4:42 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump today agreed to continue strengthening coordination for ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan as they expressed concern over rising instability in the war-torn country caused by terrorism.
Trump thanked the Indian people for their "contributions to the effort in Afghanistan, and for joining us in applying new sanctions against the North Korean regime."
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump discussed in depth several regional issues, including Afghanistan during their meeting.
Modi said the rising instability in Afghanistan due to terrorism is a cause of mutual concern for both India and the US.
"India and the US have played a crucial role in the redevelopment of Afghanistan and its security. We will have close coordination, consultation and communication to achieve peace and stability in Afghanistan," Modi said.

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First Published: Jun 27 2017 | 4:42 AM IST

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