PM Narendra Modi tweets, greets Afghanistan on its Independence Day

New Delhi, Aug 19: Prime Minister

on Tuesday greeted

on its 94th Independence Day and assured India's full support to create a peaceful and prosperous nation.

"Independence Day greetings to the people of Afghanistan. India's ties with Afghanistan are strong and will grow further in the coming years," said Modi in a tweet.

Independence Day greetings to the people of Afghanistan. Indias ties with Afghanistan are strong & will grow further in the coming years.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2014

"India assures full support to govt and people of Afghanistan in their efforts to create a peaceful, united, democratic & prosperous nation," he added.

India assures full support to Govt & people of Afghanistan in their efforts to create a peaceful, united, democratic & prosperous nation.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 19, 2014

IANS