In contact with various stakeholders on Afghanistan, says MEA

India on Thursday said it is in contact with “various stakeholders” in and around Afghanistan confirming that South Block has adopted a broad-based approach to discussing the future of Afghanistan and the region around with various parties involved.
The response came soon after National Security Advisor Ajit Doval addressed a meeting of his counterparts of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation held on Thursday in Dushanbe and pitched to preserve developmental gains in Afghanistan.
“India supports all peace initiatives and has a long-term commitment towards development and reconstruction of Afghanistan. In this context, we remain in touch with various stakeholders, including regional countries,” said Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi.