High-Level Meeting Between Indian and Afghan Officials in Dubai: Emphasis on Humanitarian and Economic Cooperation
Dubai-In a significant diplomatic engagement, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai. This high-level meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations, regional developments, and expanding humanitarian cooperation between India and Afghanistan.
Weezharoz-Key Discussions and Agreements: Humanitarian Assistance;India reaffirmed its commitment to support Afghanistan’s urgent developmental needs, particularly in the health sector and refugee rehabilitation.
India has previously dispatched substantial aid, including 50,000 metric tons of wheat, 300 tons of medicines, and 100 million doses of polio vaccine.
Development Projects:Both sides agreed to consider India’s engagement in future development projects in Afghanistan, supplementing ongoing humanitarian assistance.
Trade and Connectivity: The utilization of Iran’s Chabahar Port was discussed as a means to facilitate trade and humanitarian aid, enhancing Afghanistan’s connectivity with regional markets.
Sports Cooperation: Recognizing the popularity of cricket among Afghan youth, the officials discussed strengthening sports ties, particularly in cricket, to foster people-to-people connections.
Security Concerns:The Afghan side acknowledged India’s security concerns, and both parties agreed to maintain regular contact at various levels to address mutual interests and regional stability.
This meeting underscores India’s ongoing engagement with Afghanistan, focusing on humanitarian aid, development, and regional cooperation, despite the absence of formal diplomatic recognition of the current Afghan administration.
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