SRINAGAR: Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a week-long visit, marking the first ministerial-level engagement from the Taliban-led government since it assumed control of Kabul in August 2021.
The visit was made possible after the United Nations Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions Committee granted a special exemption, temporarily lifting Muttaqi’s travel ban. The exemption was approved on 30 September.
On arrival, Muttaqi was welcomed by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal. In a post on X, Jaiswal said, “We look forward to engaging discussions with him on bilateral relations and regional issues.”
Warm welcome to Afghan Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi on his arrival in New Delhi.
We look forward to engaging discussions with him on bilateral relations and regional issues. pic.twitter.com/Z4eo6dTctJ
— Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) October 9, 2025
The trip is expected to focus on strengthening diplomatic ties, trade cooperation, and regional security matters between India and Afghanistan.
