PM Modi Extends Greetings To Afghanistan For Marking 100 Years Of Freedom

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted Afghanistan which is all set to commemorate 100 years of its independence on August 19.

Marking the 73rd Independence Day of IndiaIndiaIndia, Modi, in his nearly 95-minute address to the nation, emphasised the ties between the two countries.

“We have a neighbour, Afghanistan, which will celebrate the 100th anniversary of its Independence in four days from now. From the ramparts of the Red Fort, I extend my hearty greetings to Afghanistan on this occasion,” he said.