From Lalit K Jha
Washington, May 14 (PTI) The US has said India can play a constructive role Afghanistan and it will welcome New Delhi's involvement in the war-torn nation.
"India can play a constructive role in Afghanistan and in the region, and we would certainly welcome their involvement," State Department spokesman Mark Toner told reporters at his daily news conference.
"Of course we talk about Afghanistan with India and ? as well as other regional issues. Our bilateral relationship with India is quite close and robust. We recognise India's role in the region and are frankly encouraged by it playing a more active and constructive role," Toner said in response to a question.
The US also welcomed the latest Indian initiative in Afghanistan and the visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Kabul that concluded yesterday.