Relationship Between India And Afganistan
Historical Perspective of Relation between India and Afghanistan
In ancient and medieval times, trade from East Asia to West Asia and Europe was done through the Silk Road passing through Afghanistan.
Due to the important geo-strategic location of Afghanistan, this region remained the center of testing power of Central Asian, Iranian and other foreign invaders.
Simultaneously, taking advantage of the important geo-strategic location here The regional powers also attacked their respective empires by attacking the neighbouring countries.been building.
In the 19th century, Afghanistan was building a test of power between the British Indian Empire and the Russian Empire.
In the 20th century, Soviet Russia invaded Afghanistan in the year 1979, millions of people lost their lives in the fighting that lasted more than 9 years and millions of people fled Afghanistan and took refuge in neighboring countries of Pakistan and Iran.
After the withdrawal of the Soviet Union from Afghanistan in 1989, a large part of Afghanistan was occupied by Pakistan-backed radical Taliban militants.
Osama bin Laden's terrorist organization Al-Qaeda on America After the 9/11 attacks in 2001, the US invaded Afghanistan to capture Osama bin Laden and eliminate al-Qaeda.
Afghanistan already devastated and devastated by this attack The condition got worse. Now when America from Afghanistan If you want to withdraw your soldiers, then the main concern is that Afghanistan is once again in the possession of the Taliban Let's go
India's concern on Afghanistan
It is necessary for India to create a democratic and liberal political system in Afghanistan with minimal interference from radical groups backed by Pakistan. With this, after taking training from Afghanistan, terrorists who carry out terrorist incidents in India will be stopped.
The Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed between India and Afghanistan in the year 2011 to help inthe reconstruction of Afghanistan as well as to monitor and stop the anti-India activities being conducted by Pakistan in Afghanistan.
Under this agreement, India, Afghanistan will be supported in there construction of infrastructure and institutions, education and technical assistance.sending out.
In addition, Afghanistan's products are being exported by India to the Indian markets.Duty free access is also being provided.
"India is conducting comprehensive development assistance programs of about US$ 2 billion in the reconstruction and resettlement of Afghanistan.
India believes that there is a need for long-term investment in Afghanistan by global powers to build a stable Afghanistan.Keeping this in mind, India has constructed Parliament House in Afghanistan, Jaraj Delaram Road, Salma Dam etc.India has also announced major investments in the Hajiga iron ore field in Afghanistan.
Along with this, India is also doing the work of training the military personnel of Afghanistan. Every year 1000 students from Afghanistan are provided scholarships by India to study in Indian universities.
