In other news, Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday met his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

President Ghani was also accorded a ceremonial reception in the capital. Earlier in the day, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj had called on President Ghani before the delegation-level talks between both sides.

Ghani is presently in New Delhi on a three-day visit and will have bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.

Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari would also call on the Afghan President at 4 pm.

Ghani will also address captains of Indian industry during his visit.

India and Afghanistan have a strong relationship based on historical and cultural links.

The relationship is not limited to the government level only. Both nations have strengthened ties through a strategic partnership agreement inked in 2011.