President of India Writes to President of Afghanistan Conveying Condolences on the Loss of Lives in a…

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has written to the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, His Excellency Dr. Mohammed Ashraf Ghani, conveying his condolences on the loss of lives in a terrorist attack in Kabul.

In a message sent to the President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan yesterday, the President said, "On behalf of people and Government of India and on my own behalf, I would like to express our deepest condolence on the loss of lives and injuries as a result of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kabul today.

India strongly condemns this brutal act of terrorism which is another reminder of the grave danger posed in our region by terrorism and violence inflicted on our peoples by forces inimical to peace, stabilityand progress. India will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with Afghanistan in fighting all forms of terrorism effectively.

I convey my condolences to the grieving families and prayers for the early recovery of the injured. May the Almighty Give strength to the families of the deceased to bear their great loss”.

This Press Release issued at 1125 hrs.