New Delhi: Former Indian diplomats on Friday welcomed Afghanistan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India, highlighting the historic relations between both countries.

Former Indian Ambassador to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri termed Muttaqi's visit to India "very important" and welcomed New Delhi's upgradation of Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy in Afghanistan.

Speaking to IANS, Sikri said that India has a special relationship with people of Afghanistan as they come here to study, meet people and do business. She also recalled how India offered help to Afghanistan following the recent earthquake.

"Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit is very important. Afghanistan is our neighbouring country. It is a member of SAARC. The rela

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