24 July :A seven member Afghan delegation led by their Director General, Independent Directorate of Local Governance and Minister, Government of Afghanistan, Shri Jelani Popal met the Union Home Minister, Shri Shivraj Patil here today. The two leaders exchanged views about the structure, powers and functions of local bodies in the two countries.
Both expressed desire to further strengthen the bilateral relations between India and Afghanistan.Those present at the meeting included Secretary (Border Management) in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Shri Jarnail Singh.