India upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to embassy status, pledging six new development projects and humanitarian aid. Talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi focused on cross-border terrorism, trade, regional stability, and cooperation to combat Daesh

New Delhi: India on Friday announced the upgrading of its technical mission in Kabul to the status of an embassy and pledged to renew its development works in Afghanistan. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also appreciated the Taliban set-up for showing sensitivity towards New Delhi’s security concerns.

Jaishankar made the twin announcements during his wide-ranging talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, who landed in New Delhi on Thursday on a six-day visit.

India had withdrawn its officials from its embas

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