In a statement later, Afghanistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said they discussed expanding their relations and boosting trade through Chabahar Port in Iran, which India has been developing for goods to bypass the ports of Karachi and Gwadar in its rival Pakistan.
India's foreign ministry said in a statement after the meeting that New Delhi was considering engaging in development projects in Afghanistan and looking to boost trade ties.
India, which hosts thousands of Afghan refugees, also said it will provide material support for their rehabilitation back home.
The Taliban has called India a significant regional and economic partner after a meeting was held between senior foreign ministry officials of the two countries.
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