India concerned over situation in Afghanistan
Voicing concern over the situation in Afghanistan, India on Monday said restoration of normalcy through a legitimate democratic process is essential for long-term stability of the war-torn country and the region.
Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said India has stood resolutely behind the Government and people of Afghanistan and has supported development of the country despite many impediments.
"The situation in Afghanistan is a matter of concern. Restoration of normalcy in Afghanistan through a legitimate democratic process is essential for long-term stability of Afghanistan and the region," Muraleedharan said at the informal meeting of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures (CICA) Ministers for Foreign Affairs on the
"India has consistently supported an Afghan led, Afghan-owned and Afghan controlled peace process," he said.
He told the meeting that India supports a rule-based order in Asia, as well as in the rest of the world.
"We ...