Afghan President Hamid Karzai holds talks with PM Manmohan Singh

8220;The visit is indicative of the strong and close relations that we have with Afghanistan and the frequent contacts between the senior leaders of the two countries,8221; the spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs had said ahead of Karzai8217;s visit.

When asked about Afghanistan Ambassador Shaida M Abdali to India8217;s demand for an enhanced bilateral defence cooperation and supply of lethal and non-lethal military equipment,the spokesperson said India was ready to discuss and consider Afghanistan8217;s request for arms supplies,as and when raised. more