Taliban FM Meets Indian Envoy In Kabul, Calls For Expanding Ties
Anand Prakash, India’s Special Envoy from the Ministry of External Affairs, met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul ahead of Muttaqi’s planned trip to Qatar.
Anand Prakash, India’s Special Envoy from the Ministry of External Affairs, met with Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul ahead of Muttaqi’s planned trip to Qatar.
During the meeting, Muttaqi emphasised the importance of expanding diplomatic and economic relations between Afghanistan and India.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the Taliban’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted Muttaqi’s call for strengthened ties, noting that Afghanistan offers promising investment opportunities.
The Taliban Foreign Minister invited Indian investors to explore the new economic prospects in Afghanistan and encouraged greater Indian engagement.
Muttaqi also urged India to ease travel between the two countries by restoring regular visa issuance processes for Afghan traders, patients, and students.
According to the Taliban’s statement, Prakash affirmed that India remains committed to providing ongoing assistance to Afghanistan. He also discussed the potential resumption of several infrastructure projects that had been suspended in recent years, adding that “New Delhi is interested in investing in further projects as well.”
Prakash’s visit comes amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan following a recent attack in Kashmir. India has blamed Pakistan-based militant groups for the incident, leading to the suspension of a water-sharing agreement and the closure of the Attari-Wagah trade routes. In response, Pakistan has stated it is prepared to respond to any potential escalation.
