President of Afghanistan visits Australia

Dr Mohammad Ashraf Ghani will become the first Afghan President to visit Australia when he arrives in the country on Sunday.

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Afghanistan and Australia shared a solid connection which has been forged over more than a century.

"During this visit, discussions will focus on our ongoing security and development co-operation to help Afghanistan in its efforts to become more prosperous, secure and self-reliant," Mr Turnbull said.

"In particular, we will seek to enhance partnership between our nations in a number of fields including women's and girls' empowerment, public sector capacity building and agricultural productivity."

Dr Ghani's visit to Australia is due to wrap up on Wednesday.