Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Kabul (BNA) The 75th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Sweden was celebrated here in Arg or Presidential Palace here yesterday.
In the celebration attended by Swedish Minister on overseas development Ms. Eiza Bila Lowen and her entourage, President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani described Sweden as a good friend of Afghanistan and said that the friendship between the two countries would further get closer with the passage of time.
The history of 75 years of relationship between the two countries has proved that Sweden has stood alongside Afghanistan in hour of need, president Ghani said. President Ghani also expressed gratitude to Sweden over its contribution to Afghanistan over the past 15 years. The Swedish dignitary in her speech termed terrorism as common enemy of poor and rich nations and stressed for joint struggle against the menace. She also assured her country’s commitment to Afghanistan and extending cooperation in variety of fields. Chief executive Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, first lady Bibi Gul, foreing minister Salahudin Rabbani, cabinet members and Kabul-based diplomats were present in the ceremony.
