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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a joint session of two Afghan Houses in the new Parliment building alomg with President Ghani on December 25, 2015. Here are the top 10 take-aways from his speech:
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1. Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: "The new Parliament Complex is a small tribute to Afghanistan's progress as a nation and a democracy and will stand as an enduring symbol of the ties of emotions and values, of affection and aspirations that bind us in a special relationship." The new building was built by India at a cost of $90 million in the presence of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani. (Reuters photo)
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2.Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the'Atal block' in the Parliament premises named after former prime minister Atal Behari Vajpayee whose 91st birthday fell on the day of his visit. "The Atal Block unites us in spirit, because Atal means hero in Pashto and in Hindi it means to be firm. It captures the spirit of Afghanistan and of our friendship," he said. (PTI photo)
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3.Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: "Every Afghan youth should see a future in which IT stands for information technology, not international terrorism." (PTI photo)
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4. Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: "I salute the countless Afghans who have sacrificed their lives, the leaders and the MPs for the democracy in the country." (PTI photo)
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5. Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: "Afghanistan will succeed only when terrorism no longer flows across the border; when nurseries and sanctuaries of terrorism are shut; and, their patrons are no longer in business."Terror and violence cannot be the instrument to shape Afghanistan's future or dictate the choices Afghans make" said PM Narendra Modi. (PTI photo)
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6.Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: "I announce 500 scholarships for children of the martyrs of Afghan security forces while scheme of 1000 scholarships will continue."
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7. Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: "We know that Afghanistan's success will require the cooperation and support of each of its neighbours. And, all of us in the region–India, Pakistan, Iran and others–must unite, in trust and cooperation, behind this common purpose and in recognition of our common destiny," said Narendra Modi. (PTI photo)
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8. Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: "Raise your words, not your voice. It is rain that gives flowers, not thunder." (PTI photo)
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9. Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit: "For, the promise and the opportunities of the 21st century belong to Afghan youth as much as anyone else in the world. For India, this is a deeply held commitment. Your suffering is our pain. Your dreams are our duty. Your strength is our belief. Your courage is our inspiration. Above all, your friendship is our honour," he told Afghan lawmakers. (PTI photo)
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10.Narendra Modi Afghanistan visit:"At every step of your journey, India will be with you," he added. (Reuters photo)
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