NEW DELHI: Russia on Wednesday said India’s role in Afghanistan is “indispensable” and complimented it for carrying out various developmental initiatives.
The comments by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov about India’s engagement in the war-ravaged country came days after US President Donald Trump mocked New Delhi’s role in Afghanistan.
The Minister, currently visiting India, was also critical of the US and some other countries for their tendency to display “raw power” in some cases, without thinking of the consequences.
“In all countries, where we see domestic conflicts, the issue of development is the number one issue. Wars can be won, but peace cannot be ensured without any material investment into economic development, social stability,” he said in response to a question on India’s role in rebuilding of Afghanistan.
Indian efforts and that of other countries in the area of material support to Afghanistan is an “indispensable one”, Ryabkov said at a press conference. (AGENCIES)
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