According to official reports, Indian leaders assured visiting Afghan President Hamid Karzai of support for Afghanistan's development efforts.

Karzai also promised that some 3,500 Indians working in his country on various development projects would get all necessary security.

The Hindu reported that Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Monday after meeting Karzai at his residence, "We discussed the issue of terrorism, which threatens our region."

Singh said, "President Karzai assured me that the government of Afghanistan will take all possible measures for the security of Indians in Afghanistan."

India desired to see a strong, stable and prosperous Afghanistan, Singh said in his talks with Karzai.

Karzai, who received his higher education in India, was visiting New Delhi for the first time since being re-elected president. It was also his first trip since the Feb. 26 suicide attacks in Kabul in which seven Indian died.

The two leaders said in a joint statement, "India remained committed to assisting Afghanistan in its development efforts in accordance with the wishes and priorities of the people of Afghanistan.''

India's assurance came despite New Delhi's concern about the Karzai government's plan to integrate lower level moderate Taliban militants into society. India's has committed $1.3 billion for various projects including reconstruction and infrastructure in Afghanistan.

Those responsible for attacks such as those on Feb. 26 cannot succeed in undermining India's commitment to assist the Afghan people, Singh told Karzai. (With Inputs from Agencies)