What happened:
On January 13, 2026, the Charge d’Affaires of the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, met with Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary of the Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran (PAI) Division at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in New Delhi. The discussions focused on bilateral political and economic relations, trade expansion, visa facilitation, and challenges faced by Afghan traders, students, and Afghan nationals residing in India.
Why it matters to India:
The engagement reflects India’s continued support for Afghanistan through humanitarian assistance, trade cooperation, and people-to-people ties. Streamlining visa processes and addressing challenges for Afghan nationals strengthens bilateral relations, reinforces India as a reliable partner for Afghanistan, and supports regional stability and development.