India congratulates Afghanistan for 'successful conduct' of Presidential polls
Kabul/New Delhi: India on Sunday wished Afghanistan for successfully conducting the Presidential polls.
The south Asian country voted to elect a new President on Saturday.
"India commends the people, the Government and the security forces of Afghanistan for the successful conduct of Presidential elections on 28 September amidst challenging circumstances," India's Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement.
"We congratulate the Afghan people for once again demonstrating their faith in democratic governance and constitutional processes despite threats, intimidation and violence," it said.
"These elections are an important milestone in people's efforts to promote peace, security, stability, prosperity and democracy in their country," read the statement.
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