New Delhi, Oct 17 (NVI) India has expressed its interest in expanding its engagement with Afghanistan in the economic, political and humanitarian fields.
The message was conveyed by Yatin Patel, India’s newly-appointed Charge d’affaires in Kabul, during his introductory meeting with Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.
During the meeting in Kabul, discussions forcussed on ways to expand bilateral relations, trade and cooperation, according to a statement issued by the Afghan Foreign Ministry.
Muttaqi noted that trade between Afghanistan and India is growing and stressed the need to strengthen cooperation between the two countries’ public and private sectors to make better use of their economic potential.
According to the ministry, Mawlawi Muttaqi wished Patel success in his new role and said the Afghan government values its relations with India as part of its balanced foreign policy. (NVI)
