India, Afghanistan Hold Key Talks in Delhi, Review Bilateral Cooperation Across Multiple Sectors

New Delhi, July 10 : India and Afghanistan on Thursday held the fourth round of the India-Afghanistan Joint Committee Meeting in New Delhi, reviewing the full range of bilateral ties and cooperation between the two countries. The discussions covered several key areas, including humanitarian assistance, development partnership, food security, healthcare, education, capacity building, sports, trade, visa services and connectivity. The meeting was co-chaired by M Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary (PAI) in the Ministry of External Affairs, and Shuaib Baryalai, Director General of the First Political Division in Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), India reaffirmed its continued commitment to supporting the welfare and developmental needs of the Afghan people. The Afghan side expressed appreciation for India’s sustained support and cooperation across various sectors. Both sides stressed the importance of maintaining regular consultations and agreed to remain engaged on issues of mutual interest. The next round of the Joint Committee Meeting will be held at a mutually agreed time, the MEA said.