Indian Joint Secretary of Interior calls on Foreign Minister

Today, the Ministry of Interior Affairs’ Joint Secretary of the Republic of India for Afghanistan-Iran-Pakistan, Mr. J.P. Singh called on IEA-Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The meeting focused on in-depth discussions on bilateral Afghanistan and India relations, economic and transit matters. Calling relation the two countries historic, Mr. Singh said that India has provided […]

Today, the Ministry of Interior Affairs’ Joint Secretary of the Republic of India for Afghanistan-Iran-Pakistan, Mr. J.P. Singh called on IEA-Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi. The meeting focused on in-depth discussions on bilateral Afghanistan and India relations, economic and transit matters.
Calling relation the two countries historic, Mr. Singh said that India has provided humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan in various areas in the last two and a half years. Moreover, commending IEA’s efforts in ensuring overall security & stability, countering narcotics,
fighting ISKP & corruption in the country, Mr. Singh said that India is interested in expand political & economic cooperation with Afghanistan, & enhancing trade via Chabahar port. Extending gratitude to India for its humanitarian assistance, FM Muttaqi said that in line with our balanced foreign policy, IEA seeks to strengthen political & economic relations with India as an important actor in the region. In the end, FM Muttaqi urged India’s Joint Secretary to facilitate visa issuance process for Afghan businessmen, patients & students.