With its first high-level, bilateral engagement with the Taliban regime, New Delhi appears ready to increase ties with Kabul. This would mark a significant step in diplomatic engagement for the Islamist group.

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.

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

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.

The meeting between Vikram Misri and Amir Khan Muttaqi is the highest level of talks between New Delhi and Kabul after Taliban took over Afghanistan in 2021