An Afghan worker walks past a new parliament building constructed by an Indian project in Kabul November 26, 2013. PHOTO: REUTERS

Afghanistan’s new parliament building is on the verge of completion and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set to inaugurate it, Tolo News reported on Sunday.The building project was initiated by India as a symbolic gift to the war-torn Afghanistan in 2007, manifesting the friendship and cooperation between the two countries.The project is now set to meet its deadline on December 31, having already missed three deadlines over the last four years.The building will have elements of Mughal and modern architecture and a key feature of Asia’s largest dome.It is said that the major reason behind the project was Delhi’s earnestness to define its position in the region as the key partner of development in Afghanistan.Reports suggest Modi will emphasise on India’ role as a major player in the region when he inaugurates the parliament building.In October this year, the Indian prime minister had expressed concerns over the delay, asking the team to get the work done to avoid further costs.The project was conceived as a $45 million project but turned out to be costing almost double.