What kind of relationship does India and Afghanistan have?

India and Afghanistan have a strong relationship based on historical and cultural links. India has played a significant role in the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Afghanistan. We believe that democracy and development are the key instruments to ensure that Afghanistan becomes a source of regional stability.

Is Afghanistan a part of India?

From the Middle Ages to around 1750 the eastern part of Afghanistan was recognized as being a part of India while its western parts parts were included in Khorasan. Two of the four main capitals of Khorasan (Balkh and Herat) are now located in Afghanistan.

Why does India want to maintain Afghanistan as a friendly state?

India is interested in retaining Afghanistan as a friendly state from which it has the capacity to monitor Pakistan and cultivate assets to influence activities in Pakistan. While India is keenly interested in cultivating a significant partnership with Afghanistan, Pakistan is trying to deny India these very opportunities.

What do Afghans think about India?

Afghans feel more benefited by India’s contribution than that of several other countries. That is because India focuses more on providing solutions to the problem faced by a normal citizen and they do not try to interfere in the internal matters. As conclusion if you ask any Afghan, What do Afghans think of India?

Are Afghan men friendly with Indians and Pakistani men?

Afghans generally tend to be more friendly with Indians than they are with Pakistani’s because from a political perspective Pakistan and its army has done lots of damage to Afghanistan – including being responsible for the creation of the taliban which still plague the country to this day.

What are the economic interests of India in Afghanistan?

India-Afghanistan: Economic interests Afghanistan has a mineral wealth of about $1-3 trillion of Iron ore, Lithium, Chromium, Natural Gas, Petroleum etc. Safeguarding Indian investments and personnel in Afghan is utmost important to India as Indian investment in Afghan amounts to about $3bn.