Union Cabinet approves signing of India-Afghanistan extradition treaty

The Union Cabinet on Monday approved the signing and ratification of an extradition treaty between India and Afghanistan.

The treaty would provide a legal framework for seeking extradition of terrorists, economic offenders and other criminals from and to the Afghanistan.

The approval for the extradition treaty comes ahead of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's proposed visit to New Delhi for bilateral talks with the Indian leadership later this month.