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Briefing Points by Official Spokesperson on the Meeting between External Affairs Minister Shri Natwar Singh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Dr. Abdullah Abdullah

External Affairs Minister Shri Natwar Singh and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Afghanistan Dr. Abdullah Abdullah met today in New Delhi.

EAM reaffirmed India's commitment to reconstruction of Afghanistan through its $ 500 million debt program.

Discussed security situation, especially recent spurt in incidents of violence attributed to the Taliban.

Discussed regional situation and Afghanistan-US Strategic Partnership that was signed on May 23 in Washington.

EAM thanked Afghanistan for co-sponsoring G-4 resolution.

EAM thanked Afghanistan for its understanding and constructive role played in OIC.

New Delhi, July 3, 2005