The External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday while Addressing the India-US forum programme said, "Both the countries have been a direct victim of this terrorism. In India, we have been facing cross border terrorism for many years now. This is now recognised as larger, regional and even global challenge."

"The rising instability in Afghanistan due to terrorism is a cause of mutual concern for both India and the US. We deeply appreciate the sacrifices of US to preserve peace, democracy in Afghanistan. On the other India has made its own contribution and we remain committed to continue supporting the government of Afghanistan," Swaraj said.

"Major credit agencies have rated India as one of the most competitive economies. It has become a fastest growing economy with healthy fundamentals that will ensure sustained high growth rate for the next decade," Swaraj said.

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