Amid Afghanistan-Pakistan tensions, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday spoke with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi to convey condolences over the loss of lives in the recent earthquake that struck Balkh, Samangan, and Baghlan provinces.

During the conversation, Jaishankar assured India’s continued humanitarian support to Afghanistan, stressing that Indian relief material for the quake-affected communities was being handed over today, with additional medical supplies to follow soon.

“Called FM Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi of Afghanistan this afternoon to convey condolences at the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck Balkh, Samangan and Baghlan provinces. Indian relief material for the earthquake impacted communities is being handed over to

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