New Delhi: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday clarified that it was not involved in the press meet held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday. The presser later sparked controversy after reports claimed that women journalists were allegedly barred from attending.

“MEA had no involvement in the press interaction held yesterday by the Afghan FM in Delhi,” the ministry said in a statement.

The press conference was organised by the Afghanistan Embassy after the bilateral talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Muttaqi. It faced strong backlash after women journalists alleged that they were denied entry.

Muttaqi spoke about regional issues, including India-Afghanistan relations, humanitarian aid, trade routes, and security

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