India is willing to support Taliban-governed Afghanistan in building “hydroelectric projects,” the official spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal, said on Thursday. Addressing the weekly MEA press conference Mr. Jaiswal said that the two sides can build on a “history of cooperation” on water-related matters and reiterated that India remains “committed” to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Afghanistan. The Taliban side has welcomed Mr. Jaiswal’s remarks about cooperation in hydroelectric projects.

“As emphasised in the recently adopted India-Afghanistan Joint Statement, India stands ready to support Afghanistan in its efforts to manage water resources sustainably, including with hydroelectric projects,” said Mr Jaiswal, adding, “As you know, there is

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