Modi, EC President discuss implications of Afghanistan crisis

Our Bureau Updated - September 01, 2021 at 02:52 PM.

The two leaders agreed to stay in touch on bilateral matters as well as on the Afghan issue

**EDS: VIDEO GRAB** New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses during the inauguration of the renovated complex of Jallianwala Bagh Martyrs' memorial, via video conferencing, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug 28, 2021. (PTI Photo)(PTI08_28_2021_000226A)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday spoke over telephone with European Council Charles Michel about the recent developments in Afghanistan and implications for the region and the world.

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“They unequivocally condemned the horrific terror attack at the Kabul International Airport that resulted in many casualties. They emphasised the importance of a stable and secure Afghanistan and discussed the potential role India and the EU could play in this context,” according to an official release issued by the Ministry of External Affairs.

The two leaders agreed to remain in touch on bilateral and global issues, in particular, the situation in Afghanistan

Published on September 1, 2021 06:56