Afghanistan President

Taliban appeal for international recognition, say China has 'big role' to play

The Taliban, which shared close ties with Pakistan, have been warming up to Beijing ahead of its recent offensive resulting in seizing power in Kabul.

Aug 20, 2021, 23:08 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to hold virtual summit with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani; know details

Amid the pandemic, India sent 75,000 tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan and was also able to send more than 20 tonnes of life-saving medicines and other equipment to address the COVID-19 challenge. On February 7, India sent 500,000 India made COVID-19 vaccines to Afghanistan, making it the first country to do so.

Feb 08, 2021, 23:48 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani discuss evolving security situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday exchanged views on the evolving security situation in the region. They also discussed mutual bilateral interests.

Aug 03, 2020, 23:58 PM IST

Ashraf Ghani declared winner of Afghan presidential poll

Ghani`s opponents say the vote on September 28, 2019, was marred by massive fraud, technical problems with biometric devices used for voting, attacks and irregularities.

Feb 18, 2020, 19:04 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate ministerial deliberations of Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process on Sunday

PM Modi and President Ghani visited the Golden Temple on Saturday evening to offer their prayers ahead of the inauguration of the ministerial deliberations of Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process.

Dec 04, 2016, 01:51 AM IST

Afghanistan seeks aid to rebuild nation at Brussels talks

Afghanistan`s president will meet world powers at a major conference in Brussels next week in a bid to secure financial aid from the international community up to 2020 to rebuild the war-ravaged nation.

Oct 02, 2016, 07:16 AM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani calls up PM Narendra Modi, condemns Uri attack

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Tuesday called up Prime Minister Narendra Modi and "strongly condemned" Sunday`s cross-border terror attack in Uri and conveyed his country`s solidarity with India in the fight against terror.

Sep 20, 2016, 14:45 PM IST

Afghanistan President arrives on a two day visit on Sept 14

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani will be arriving here on September 14 on a two day visit to hold "close consultations" on key issues with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during which India is likely to accede to Kabul's demand for increased military assistance.

Sep 10, 2016, 20:08 PM IST

Islamic State group is 'on the run' in Afghanistan: Afghan president

Afghanistan's president declared today that Islamic State militants are "on the run" in his country, following a massive military operation that included elite commando units which drove the insurgents out of remote districts on the border with Pakistan.

Mar 15, 2016, 21:02 PM IST

Blast hits police base in Afghan capital, 10 killed, 20 injured

A suicide bomber blew himself up in the Afghan capital Kabul, killing at least ten person and wounding 20, a police spokesman said.

Feb 01, 2016, 16:04 PM IST

PM Modi thanks Afghan prez for safety of Indian consulate, personnel

In his telephonic conversation, the Afghan president has also condemned the terrorist attack on the Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in Punjab. 

Jan 04, 2016, 18:33 PM IST

TAPI gas pipeline construction to take 5 years: Afghan Prez

The construction of the USD 10-billion TAPI gas pipeline project will be completed in the next five years, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said on Wednesday.

Apr 29, 2015, 15:59 PM IST