Announcing the visit, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the meeting between Modi and Ghani would also provide an opportunity to discuss the current situation in Afghanistan and how the two countries could cooperate further for promoting peace and stability in that country.
Afghanistan is part of Modi’s five-nation trip, beginning June 4, which will also cover Qatar, Switzerland, the US and Mexico.
Asserting that the completion of the dam project represented the culmination of years of hard work by 1,500 Indian and Afghan engineers and other professionals in extreme difficult conditions, Swarup said it also highlighted India’s continued commitment to Afghanistan’s reconstruction and development. He said the dam would help irrigate 44,000 hectares of land.
In an oblique reference to Pakistan, the MEA spokesperson said unlike those who contributed to terrorism and instability in Afghanistan, India always stood by Kabul.