New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) India today congratulated Afghan President Hamid Karzai on his re-election and said it was committed to the process of Afghanistan's stabilisation, reconstruction and development.

It also emphasised the need for the international community to stand steadfast against the challenges posed by the al-Qaeda and the Taliban, which threatens the stability of Afghanistan and that of the world as a whole.

In a statement here, Ministry of External Affairs said, "we congratulate President Karzai and look forward to partnering Afghanistan as it continues the process of its stabilisation, reconstruction and development."

Karzai was declared president for another five years after the cancellation of a run-off ballot by the country's election commission, which followed the withdrawal at the weekend of his only challenger, Abdullah Abdullah.