Afghanistan, Sept. 1 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit that lasting stability in Asia would be difficult to achieve without addressing the situation in Afghanistan, stressing that New Delhi would continue its engagement with the people of Afghanistan.
Speaking at the 26th SCO summit in Bishkek, Modi described Afghanistan as an important factor in maintaining regional security and stability, noting that developments in the country could have consequences for neighbouring states.
Modi said India had stood by the Afghanistan people in recent years through humanitarian assistance and development support.
He added that New Delhi intends to maintain this approach and continue prov...