Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on October 10 expressed India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence and announced India’s upgradation of Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy. He said that Afghanistan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India marks an important step in advancing bilateral ties and affirming the enduring friendship between two nations.
In his opening remarks during his meeting with Muttaqi in the National Capital on October 10, Jaishankar also recalled the talks held with Afghan Foreign Minister after the April 22 Pahalgam attack and earthquake in Kunar and Nangarhar. He said, “India is fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Afghanistan. Closer cooperation between us contributes to your national development, as well as regional stability and resilience. To enhance that, I am pleased to announce today the upgrading of India’s Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of Embassy of India.”
Jaishankar said that he and Muttaqi can speak about the maintenance and repairs of finished projects and steps to complete others. “As a contiguous neighbour and a well-wisher of the Afghan people, India has a deep interest in your development and progress. Today, I reaffirm that our longstanding partnership that has seen so many Indian projects in Afghanistan stands renewed.”
