NEW DELHI: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Afghanistan's Industry and Commerce Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi held a meeting in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ways to strengthen trade, connectivity and people-to-people ties between the two nations.
During the meeting, EAM Jaishankar reiterated India's support for the development and welfare of the people of Afghanistan.
"Pleased to meet Industry and Commerce Minister of Afghanistan, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi in New Delhi this evening. Discussed ways to strengthen our trade, connectivity and people to people ties. Reiterated India’s support for the development and welfare of the people of Afghanistan, " EAM Jaishankar posted on X.
Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday on an official visit to India. The visit of high-ranking government delegation from Afghanistan is aimed to activate and effectively utilise the capacities of India-developed Chabahar Port in Iran and attract more investments.