Indian Wheat Shipment Arrives in Kandahar

Another shipment of 4,200 tonnes of wheat arrived in Kandahar through Chabahar Port as part of donation from India today.
Zalmai Weesa, provincial governor, accompanied by Indian Consul General Madan Singh Bhandari and the provincial council head, oversaw the storing process of the Indian-granted wheat.
A press release from Kandahar governor’s office stated that Weesa hailed India’s assistances to Afghanistan as beneficial. He expressed gratitude to India for consistent support and assistance.
The statement added that the governor lauded India’s continued assistance in the education sector and asked Bhandari to provide more scholarships for Afghan students.
The Governor called the Chabahar Port very valuable for the development of Afghanistan’s economy. With the launch of the two other phases of the port, Afghanistan’s trade relations would be further expanded with different countries, he hoped.
Meanwhile, Consul General Bhandari assured of more assistance by his country to Afghanistan and said India would always stand by Afghanistan. He said India was in favour of a peaceful and prosperous Afghanistan.
Last month, foreign ministers of Afghanistan, India and Iran flagged off the maiden vessel carrying wheat from New Delhi to Kabul through the Chabahar port.
The Indian government promised 1.1 million tonnes of wheat for the people of Afghanistan on a grant basis.