The Taliban's foreign office said they saw India as a "significant regional and economic partner" after meeting with its most senior foreign ministry official, the highest level talks with Delhi since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021.

This would mark a significant step in diplomatic engagement for the Islamist group.Stepping up its outreach with the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan, Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with the regime's acting foreign minister,

India pledges development projects in Afghanistan, which has endured years of devastating war and natural disasters.

The meeting was part of the Indian side’s continuing engagement with the Taliban regime in Kabul, which isn’t formally recognised by New Delhi

India's FIRST Top-level Diplomatic Meet With Taliban In Dubai | What Was Discussed? For the first time since the Taliban took control of Kabul in 2021, India has engaged with the regime at high-level bilateral talks.