Kuwait, India congratulate Ghani on re-election

KABUL (Pajhwok): India and Kuwait have congratulated President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani on his re-election following the announcement of final results of the presidential election, a statement and a media report said on Thursday.

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“India supports the democratic aspirations of the people of Afghanistan and remains committed to continue to work with the new Government and the democratic polity in strengthening our bilateral strategic partnership in fighting the scourge of externally sponsored terrorism and for an enduring and inclusive national peace and reconciliation which is Afghan led, Afghan owned and Afghan controlled,” the statement said.

India hoped that the new Government and all political leaders in Afghanistan would work to strengthen national unity, promote inclusivity and protect the rights and interests of all sections of society.

Separately, Amir of Kuwait His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Wednesday sent a cable to Afghan President Ashraf Ghani, congratulating him on his re-election to serve a new term in office, reported the Kuwiat Times.

is Highness the Amir in the cable wished the president wellbeing and his country prosperity and promotion. His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah addressed cables of identical content to the re-elected president.

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