Sunday, August 28 2005 16:40 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Kabul: Afghanistan today (Aug 28, 2005) said India and Pakistan had responded positively to its desire for becoming a member of SAARC.

Observing that Kabul was 'keen' to join the regional grouping, Karzai said he had raised the topic with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and got an 'affirmative and positive response.'

"Musharraf (Pakistan President) also gave similar indications earlier so we are keen on joining it SAARC," he said at a joint press conference with Singh.

"So Afghanistan is keen on SAARC, and to be a contributor as also a receiver in that organisation," he said.