CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India has helped build infrastructure in Afghanistan which was in turmoil following the Red Army takeover, subsequent war lord frenzy, and Taliban period from 1996 to 2001. India has contributed to the building of roads, dams, hospitals and schools in Afghanistan.

Detailed explanation-2: -The U.S-Taliban agreement paves the way for intra-Afghan negotiations on a political settlement and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire. The Islamic Republic of Afghanistan reaffirms its readiness to participate in such negotiations and its readiness to conclude a ceasefire with the Taliban.