Overview

• India's Joint Secretary Anand Prakash met Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul on April 27, 2025.
• Discussions focused on resuming stalled Indian infrastructure projects and exploring new investment opportunities in Afghanistan.
• Both sides agreed on normalizing visa issuance for businessmen, students, and patients to facilitate people-to-people ties.
• Muttaqi emphasized deepening diplomatic and economic relations, encouraging Indian investors to capitalize on opportunities in Afghanistan.
• The meeting reflects India's calibrated strategy of practical cooperation with the Taliban without formal recognition.