Afghanistan wants India to be on board all peace efforts: Karzai

Amid efforts by the US and Russia to reach out to the Taliban for a reconciliation process in Afghanistan, former Afghan president Hamid Karzai said Thursday his country wants India to be on board for all peace efforts and also "do more" on its own, detached from other countries.

Speaking at the Raisina Dialogue here, Karzai also asserted Pakistan has the "most significant role" to play in bringing peace in Afghanistan.

The former president said India and Afghanistan share an "amazing and romantic relationship" which raises expectations to an "unrealistic level".

"We want India to do a lot more in Afghanistan, do things entirely on its own, detached from all other countries. We have had one of the best relationships, and for that reason, expectations are high.

"So, we want India to be on board all the peace processes that seek to bring stability, institution-building and development in Afghanistan," he said.

India has been one of the greatest contributors to Afghanistan and has ...