Posted on 02/24/2005 5:03:03 AM PST by samsonite
Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai arrived in New Delhi today on a three-day 'working' visit for talks with Indian leaders.
The visit is also expected to explore the possibility of a $3.3 billion gas pipeline project from Turkmenistan via Afghanistan Pakistan and then India.
Karzai is leading a high-level delegation including eight Cabinet ministers.
The visit comes just a week after External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh pledged continuing assistance to the war torn country.
India has already pledged aid to the tune of $400 million to rebuild the country.
New Delhi is expected to sign a series of agreements in the areas of high tech, medical assistance and aid.
OOOOH! The infamous gas pipeline rears its ugly head! I wonder if its the Unocal line that the idiots over at DU keep telling everyone that is the reason Bush went to war in Afghanistan?
Smart move on Karsi's part. This would be a great way to box in the nut jobs. Hope his trip developes friendship.
Actually,since the fall of the Taliban,the Afghan government has leaned towards India,much to Pakistan's disgust as the Northern Alliance was signficantly backed by India.Moreoever,Karzai studied in India.
Well he's way ahead of the curve already. Good news.
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