KABUL (SW) – Amir Khan Muttaqi, Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate, held a meeting on Thursday with J.P. Singh, the Special Envoy of the Republic of India for Afghanistan.
The meeting focused on in-depth discussions on bilateral Afghan-India relations, economic, and transit matters.
“Calling relations between the two countries historic, Mr. Singh said that India has provided humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in various fields in the last two and a half years,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in X.
Commending the Islamic Emirate’s efforts in ensuring overall security and stability, countering narcotics, fighting Islamic State – Khorasan Province and corruption in the country, Mr. Singh said that India is interested in expanding political and economic cooperation with Afghanistan and enhancing trade via Chabahar port, according to ministry.
Meanwhile, extending gratitude to India for its humanitarian assistance, Muttaqi said that in line with their balanced foreign policy, the Islamic Emirate seeks to strengthen political and economic relations with India as an important country in the region.
In the end, FM Muttaqi urged India’s Joint Secretary to facilitate the visa issuance process for Afghan businesspersons, patients, and students.
