India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held the first political talks with Taliban’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. The call came after the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, with both sides condemning terrorism and discussing cooperation. India and Taliban’s ties have improved despite no formal recognition of the regime.

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• Jaishankar praised Muttaqi’s strong condemnation of the Pahalgam terror attack
• Taliban rejected Pakistan’s claims that India fired missiles into Afghanistan
• Both discussed ways to bring terror perpetrators to justice
• Jaishankar reaffirmed India’s traditional friendship with Afghan people
• India and Taliban focused on enhancing cooperation and development support
• Taliban sought more visas for Afghan businessmen, patients, and release of prisoners
• India assured prompt action on Afghan prisoners and visa facilitation
• India is considering resuming existing projects and launching new ones in Afghanistan
• Talks highlighted boosting trade and diplomatic ties, and Chabahar port development
• India’s embassy in Kabul reopened with a technical team to oversee aid distribution