Modi calls up Karzai, hails his contribution

PM Narendra Modi Saturday called up Ex-Afghan President Hamid Karzai and hailed his effort to strengthen bilateral relations. Inviting Karzai to India, Modi told Karzai that he will always remain a “special friend” for India. During the telephone call, Modi said, new governments in both India and Afghanistan look to Karzai as a mentor for guidance in strengthening the ties.