Modi did not name Pakistan but the reference was unambiguous, and came at a time both New Delhi and Kabul are openly targeting Islamabad for its support to terror groups engaged in cross-border violence. But till recently, India had remained unwilling to support Afghanistan militarily to avoid stoking Pakistan's concerns in the region. India is also funding the restoration of the Darul Aman Palace on the outskirts of Kabul, which too Modi and Ghani are expected to jointly inaugurate soon. "Fewer things give greater joy than getting together with good friends to celebrate successful completion of joint initiatives," Modi told Ghani today. "You and I have been fortunate to have done so on important occasions in the past months."

Source: The Telegraph August 22, 2016 22:18 UTC