EMPHASISING the fundamental and lasting importance of the Treaty of Friendship between the Government of India and the Royal Government of Afghanistan of 4 January 1950, and subsequent Agreements and Joint Statements;
PROCEEDING from a desire to further strengthen their traditional and historical ties to mutual benefit;
DRAWING upon their rich and fruitful tradition of cooperation in various fields since the establishment of their diplomatic relations;
CONVINCED that the further comprehensive development of their bilateral ties would promote progress and prosperity in both states and the region as a whole;
APPRECIATING the significant expansion of bilateral ties between the two countries and, in this context, the sincere and generous assistance that the Republic of India has provided to the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan over the past ten years;
SEEKING to impart a long term commitment to their multifaceted bilateral relations and to actively develop them in political, development, economic, trade, scientific, technological, cultural and other fields in the years ahead,
CONFIRMING their adherence to the common ideals of peace, democracy, rule of law, non-violence, human rights and fundamental freedoms,
REAFFIRMING their commitment to international law, including to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter,
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