The meeting comes against the backdrop of several days of fighting between Afghan and Pakistani forces, which has sparked concern in Beijing over the potential impact on regional stability.
Tensions have escalated along the Tajikistan-Afghanistan border in Central Asia, with Tajik authorities reporting several armed crossings in recent weeks, putting added strain on already fragile ties with Afghanistan's Taliban-led administration.
The earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in the early hours of Monday at around 2:00 am IST, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 300 others.
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, was presented with a sacred shawl and cap (Fez) by the family of Mahmood-ul-Hassan during his visit to India.
Veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar, known for his outspoken political views, expressed his dismay over the reception extended to Afghan Foreign Minister and senior Taliban leader Amir Khan Muttaqi during his visit to Darul Uloom Deoband in Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
When asked by reporters about the recent border clashes with Pakistan, Muttaqi said Afghanistan also has five other neighbours and all are happy with them.
FICCI on Monday organised a Business Interactive meeting with the visiting Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi and the accompanying high-level delegation. The Foreign Minister of Afghanistan assured the Indian Industry that the required peace and tranquillity have been esta
In separate statements, they urged Kabul and Islamabad to exercise restraint and resolve their issues through dialogue. The statements also expressed support for all regional and international efforts aimed at establishing peace and stability.
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has invited India to invest in the country's minerals and requested New Delhi to help facilitate trade through the opening of the Wagah border, calling it the "fastest trade route" between the two countries.