The Chief Executive of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, H.E. Dr. Abdullah Abdullah will pay a working visit to India on September 27-29, 2017. During his visit, he will call on the President and the Prime Minister. The External Affairs Minister would call on the visiting dignitary. Dr. Abdullah would also inaugurate India-Afghanistan Trade and Investment Show along with the Finance Minister and the Minister of Civil Aviation of India on September 27, 2017.

India and Afghanistan enjoy deep rooted civilisational links. India has been partnering with the Government and the people of Afghanistan in their efforts to build a stable, peaceful, prosperous, united and pluralistic country. The visit follows the recently concluded second meeting of the Strategic Partnership Council which was co-chaired by the External Affairs Minister of India and the Foreign Minister of Afghanistan where both sides ushered in next generation New Development Partnership.

The visit of the Chief Executive of Afghanistan will provide opportunity to review and build upon the multifaceted bilateral cooperation.

New Delhi
September 26, 2017