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 Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit to Afghanistan highlighted ties between the two countries.  At Dar-al -Aman, His Majesty Mohammad Zahir Shah laid the foundation stone the future Afghan Parliament gifted by the Government of India. The refurbishment of the prominent Habibia School hopes to foreshadow a new era of prosperity and education in Afghanistan .  The century old school boasts Afghanistan ’s leaders among its former students. The Prime Minister’s visit focused on India ’s long-term goal of transforming the country into a functional and stable democracy.  Despite recent landmark elections, the vision is threatened by the forces of medievalism. The resurgent Taliban continue to wreck havoc with suicide bombings, attacks on conveys and infrastructure.

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