Top Afghan military official meets Jaitley

NEW DELHI: Ways to boost security cooperation between India and Afghanistan were explored during a meeting Defence Minister Arun Jaitley had with Vice Chief of General Staff (Air) of Afghan National Security Forces Lt Gen. Abdul Wahab Wardak.

Wardak apprised Jaitley about complex security challenges facing Afghanistan and sought India’s consistent support in dealing with them.

The defence minister conveyed to Wardak that India will continue to stand behind Afghanistan and that it would like to see peace and stability in that country.

Jaitley and Wardak also explored ways to enhance security and bilateral cooperation, sources said. (AGENCIES)