Will continue to support government and people of Afghanistan: India

Even as the situation in Afghanistan remains precarious, India has said that it will continue to support the Afghan government and people of the country.

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The spokesperson of the ministry of external affairs Raveesh Kumar said, "Our position has been consistent. India will continue to extend all support to the government and the people of Afghanistan in realizing their aspirations for a peaceful, democratic and prosperous future where the interests of all sections of Afghan society are protected."

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On the US-Taliban deal signed in Doha over the weekend, the external affairs ministry spokesman said,"We have noted that the entire political spectrum in Afghanistan has welcomed the opportunity for peace and stability."

"India has always supported the opportunities that can end violence and cut ties with international terrorism. We are all aware of what the agreement provides. We are closely watching the situation."

India was represented at the signing of the deal by Indian envoy to Qatar P Kumaran.

Ahead of the signing of the deal, Indian foreign secretaryHarsh Vardhan Shringla had visited Kabul and called the President of Afghanistan Ashraf Ghani,Chief Executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and former president Hamid Karzai, First Vice President-elect Amrullah Saleh, NSA Dr. Hamdullah Mohib and acting foreign minister Mohammad Haroon Chakhansuri.

India's official stance to the Afghan peace process is that it should beAfghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled.