NEW DELHI: Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has met with industry and business leaders in New Delhi to increase India’s economic engagement with Afghanistan, following the Indian government’s decision to reopen the embassy in Kabul and air cargo connectivity.

Muttaqi was hosted by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry on Monday, on the fifth day of his visit, which included official engagements with top government officials in New Delhi.

“The deliberations with the visiting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi were fruitful,” Vikramjit Sahney, parliamentarian and FCCI Senior Executive Council member, told Arab News.

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“They assured all the Indian businesspeople — whether traders or some Indian companies doing projects there ... or companies planning to participate in Afghanistan’s restructuring — of all help, safety. Many Indian companies present vouched for it.”