Responding to growing backlash from Indian media and politicians, Muttaqi clarified that the decision was not based on gender discrimination.
Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s commitment to Afghanistan’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence, adding that closer cooperation between the two nations will bolster national development, regional stability, and resilience.
Muttaqi's visit will be the first high-level delegation from Kabul to New Delhi since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021.
