The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has welcomed the agreement between Afghan leaders Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. “We wholeheartedly welcome the agreement between the two Afghan leaders – Ashraf Ghani and Abdullah Abdullah. Wisdom they have shown respects the strong democratic aspirations of people of Afghanistan, which was also manifested by the poll turnout. India will stand steadfastly with new Government of Afghanistan as it continues the task of building a strong, developed & peaceful nation,” the Prime Minister said.