29 Mar 2024
Sunday 6 January 2013 - 13:30
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Afghan president meets Irans security chief

Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed JaliliSecretary of Irans Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili has met with the Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Afghanistans capital city, Kabul.
During the Saturday meeting, Jalili pointed out that the strong ties between the governments of Iran and Afghanistan are based on deep and historical friendship between the two nations.
He further expressed satisfaction at the establishment and strengthening of the national government in Afghanistan, stressing that Iran is ready to help the Afghan nation in different areas.
Karzai, for his part, said relations between Iran and Afghanistan are at an excellent level.

The Afghan president also noted that Tehran-Kabul ties have been bolstered in recent years due to the demand of the two nations and the efforts made by the two countries governments.

Jalili arrived in the Afghan capital, Kabul, on January 4 after wrapping up a three-day visit to India, where he held talks with his counterpart, Shivshankar Menon.

His visit to Kabul took place upon an invitation by the Afghan government to discuss ways to further expand ties between the two neighboring countries. Commentators say the visit took place at a crucial time.

The Afghan government and the US are going to sign a security agreement and President Karzai is expected to travel to Washington to talk to US officials on this, Yasin Aleimi, an Afghan political expert told Press TV.

Given this, the visit of Saeed Jalili is very significant. His visit sends the message that Iran is committed to helping Afghans for the long haul, he added.

Iran has been playing a helping role in Afghanistan. The Islamic Republic has so far spent over 600 million dollars to build hospitals, schools, bridges, roads and railways in the country.

The Iranian government has at various occasions expressed concerns over the US double standard policies on the so-called war on terror in Afghanistan.

Concerns have now grown amid ongoing talks between Washington and Kabul on an agreement that will allow the US to set up permanent military bases in the war-torn country.

By Press TV

 

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