External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Afghanistan's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday - the first high-level bilateral meeting since the Taliban seized control of Kabul in 2021 following the U.S. troop withdrawal.

According to official remarks during the meeting, Jaishankar appreciated Muttaqi's invitation to Indian companies to explore mining opportunities in Afghanistan, adding that both nations share a "common interest in boosting trade and commerce." He also noted the resumption of additional flights between Kabul and New Delhi as a positive step in restoring connectivity.

The minister further emphasised the need for cooperation against terrorism, saying,

"We have a common commitment towards growth and prosperity. However, these are endang

See Full Page