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The MEA spokesman also emphasised that it was imperative
that the international community showed "sustained and
long-term commitment" to assisting the Government and people
of Afghanistan.

India, for its part, has attempted to help Afghanistan
in its reconstruction efforts as a means to bringing about
stability in that country, Prakash noted.
India's assistance, now over USD 1.3 billion, is spread
across Afghanistan and spans almost the entire gamut of
economic and social developmental activities.
"Despite daunting logistical and security challenges",
two major Government of India-funded infrastructure projects
have been completed, he said.
These are construction of the 218 km road from Zaranj to
Delaram in Nimroz province and the construction of the 220 KV
Transmission Line from Pul-e-Khumri to Kabul together with the
sub-station at Chimtala.
Construction of Afghanistan's new Parliament building,
a symbol of the common commitment of both countries to
pluralism and democracy, is also progressing, Prakash said.
"India reiterates its determination to fulfil its
commitment to the Afghan people and Government as they build a
peaceful, democratic and pluralistic Afghanistan," he added.
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