Overview
- The Ministry of External Affairs publicly reaffirmed India’s longstanding ties with Afghanistan and said it looks to strengthen cooperation in development, trade and connectivity.
- The MEA said on Friday that a string of ministerial visits from Kabul over the past year have helped build practical partnerships even as New Delhi stops short of formal recognition.
- India upgraded its presence in Kabul by re-establishing a technical team in June 2022 and elevating that mission to embassy status in October last year.
- The Afghan embassy in New Delhi is planning a fifth‑anniversary event on August 17, Afghan officials say, but the MEA has not confirmed any Indian participation.
- New Delhi’s cautious approach reflects historical ties and regional security concerns and could shape future aid, trade links and the conditions New Delhi seeks from Kabul for broader engagement.