Prime Minister of India while emphasizing his role in fostering India-Afghanistan relations called him as "a brave and fearless military commander, whose contribution to Afghanistan’s stabilisation and reconstruction after over three decades of war and conflict will always be remembered. Marshal Fahim was also a close friend of India. We shall never forget his personal contribution to nurturing and strengthening the India Afghanistan strategic partnership." Ambassador James Cunnigham of the United States called him "a leader during the Jihad, and that he played a major role in moving Afghanistan toward moderation."