Sushma Swaraj arrives in Afghanistan to improve strategic ties

September 10, 2014 12:09

Seeking to enhance strategic cooperation and help Afghanistan deal with key challenges of security and stability, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Kabul today on a crucial visit as the trouble-torn country approaches the first democratic transition of power after fall of the Taliban in 2001.

Swaraj's visit also assumes significance as it comes amid rising fears of the reemergence of the Taliban and other al-Qaeda linked elements in the country following withdrwal of NATO forces by end of the year. Afghanistan also awaits eagerly the result of the disputed second round of the presidential election held on June 14.

An audit of votes of the election has already been completed and results may be announced in the next few days.

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