The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday welcomed the preliminary results of Afghanistan presidential elections. The ministry also assured India's support to the neighbouring country in its fight to terrorism.

India welcomes preliminary results of Afghanistan presidential election

Afghanistan conducted its presidential election on September 28th. Ever since the Taliban were toppled from power in 2001, every Afghan election has been marred by instances of fraud. But this year, measures meant to prevent a repeat of fraudulent elections has delayed the results. As the country waits for the outcome, WION spoke to Tahir Qadiry -Chargé d'Affaires of Afghanistan in India on the diplomacy show. Former diplomat and show host talked to Mr Qadiry on what does this election mean for Afghanistan?

The Diplomacy show with the Chargé d'Affaires of Afghanistan in India

Preliminary results in Afghanistan's presidential election will be delayed beyond Saturday's deadline, two officials from the independent election commission told Reuters, probably for more than a week, fuelling chances of political uncertainty.

Afghanistan to miss October 19 deadline for presidential poll results: Report

Despite pulling off a safer presidential election than expected, Afghanistan looks headed for a prolonged period of political uncertainty, with the two front-runners claiming victory before ballots are tallied and signalling they would not accept defeat.

Afghanistan braces for political uncertainty in election's wake

War-torn Afghanistan has delayed its presidential election until September 28, officials announced Wednesday, the second time the ballot has been put back and five months later than it was originally scheduled to be held.