Heart of Asia Conference: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani thanks India

Expressing gratitude to India for helping their country with infrastructure and aid, Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said India's unconditional support will help the country in helping it get back on its feet.

"India's help is transparent and with no strings attached. I thank India for hosting this summit. Chahabar port is a major step for Afghanistan's transformation and I thank PM Modi for the initiative. India's support is aimed at improving people's life," Ghani said in his address on the second day of the Heart of Asia Conference in Amritsar on Sunday.

He also voiced his concern at the growing threat of terrorism, which has left the region scarred.

"We are facing serious terror threats. About 30 terrorist groups, as named by the UN, are trying to establish a base in Afghanistan. We must develop plans to counter terrorist activities," he said.

He also hit out at Pakistan, saying top Taliban leader admitted to Pakistan's role in supporting terrorist activities in the region.