INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The acting head of Afghanistan&s embassy in Tehran, Fazl Mohammad Haqqani, held talks with India&s Ambassador to Tehran, Shri Rudra Gaurav
Shresth, to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation, the Afghan embassy said in a statement.The embassy in Tehran stated that both sides
emphasized enhancing bilateral collaboration between Afghanistan and India during the meeting
The discussions also addressed expanding trade cooperation through the Chabahar Port, focusing on exports and imports, the statement
read.Since its return to power in Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate has sought to strengthen diplomatic relations with India and other
countries around the world
Recent meetings between officials from both nations have reportedly improved Afghanistan-India relations, alongside a notable increase in
IEA&s spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said: &The relations between the two countries are in good standing
Afghanistan and India share historical ties, and mutual interests necessitate stronger relations
The Islamic Emirate has made every effort in this regard.India remains in contact with us
Once practical steps are taken, they will be announced through official channels,& Mujahid added.Meanwhile, Indian media outlets have
reported that New Delhi is likely to allow the IEA to appoint a head for Afghanistan&s embassy in India, but without formal diplomatic
These reports clarified that the Afghan embassy in New Delhi will continue to operate officiallyunder the name of the &Islamic Republic of
Afghanistan,& maintaining its current diplomatic representation
India&s move follows a recent meeting between a senior official from India&s Ministry of External Affairs and Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting
Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, in the United Arab Emirates.The post Afghan and Indian envoys in Tehran discuss boosting bilateral
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