New Delhi, Oct 21 (UNI) India today announced the upgradation of its technical mission in Kabul to that of a full-fledged embassy with immediate effect.

A decision to this effect was announced during the October 10 meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi.

A statement said that the upgradation of the Indian mission to that of Embassy decision “underscores India’s resolve to deepen its bilateral engagement with the Afghan side in all spheres of mutual interest”.

It said the Embassy of India in Kabul will further augment India’s contribution to Afghanistan’s comprehensive development, humanitarian assistance, and capacity-building initiatives, in keeping with the priorities and aspirations of Afghan society.

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