Q.1566 Instability in Afghanistan

Will the Minister of EXTERNAL AFFAIRS be pleased to state:

(a) whether the instability in Afghanistan may affect our country’s progress, security, trade, transport, energy, etc.;

(b) if so, the details thereof;

(c) whether the Government proposes to extend funds for any project/aid to Afghanistan; and

(d) if so, the details thereof?

ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (SMT. PRENEET KAUR)
(a) & (b) Instability in Afghanistan poses a major challenge to security and development of not only India but the entire region and beyond.

(c) & (d) India has pledged an additional US $ 500 million of assistance to Afghanistan during the Prime Minister’s visit to Afghanistan on May 12-13, 2011, bringing India’s total pledged assistance to Afghanistan since 2001 to around US $ 2 billion. India and Afghanistan also signed the Strategic Partnership Agreement on October 4, 2011 which reiterates India’s long-term commitment for the all-round development of Afghanistan.
http://www.mea.gov.in/mystart.php?id=220218629.