External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held separate meetings with Afghanistan’s Industry and Commerce Minister, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong here during which he discussed ways to strengthen trade and economic issues with them.

During his meeting with Azizi, Jaishankar held discussions on strengthening bilateral trade, connectivity, and people-to-people ties between the two nations.

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In a post on X, Jaishankar said, “Pleased to meet Industry and Commerce Minister of Afghanistan, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi this evening. Discussed ways to strengthen our trade, connectivity and people to people ties. Reiterated India’s support for the development and welfare of the people of Afghanistan.”

Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi arrived

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