New Delhi: Afghanistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in India, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, has emphasised the strengthening of bilateral relations with New Delhi, describing them as rooted in deep historic and cultural bonds.In remarks that signal Kabul’s push for greater economic engagement, CdA Noor said the relationship has grown significantly since the Islamic Emirate took power in 2021. “Our relations with India have not started tomorrow, these are historic ties. Our cultures, traditions are similar. India, Afghanistan are very close. This relationship has a strong people-to-people element, something that will remain like that,” he stated.&nbsp;Noor, who assumed charge at the Afghan embassy in New Delhi in January 2026, pointed to concrete steps in political engagement. Afghanistan maintains consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad, and four Afghan ministers have visited India since October 2025. “Ever since Islamic Emirate took charge in Kabul, our political ties with India have strengthened. Steps have been taken... Political ties have strengthened with each passing day,” he added.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/11-killed-mostly-foreigners-19-missing-in-spain-s-devastating-wildfire-toll-may-go-up-1783684567807">Foreigners among 11 killed; 19 missing in Spain’s devastating wildfire; toll may go up</a>&nbsp;A key area of focus is practical cooperation in agriculture and water management. Afghanistan’s traditional farming sector faces challenges, including water scarcity in places like Kabul. Noor appealed for Indian expertise, saying, “India is not just a market for us, India has advanced agriculture, technology. India can help our agriculture sector... We want Indian help in water management and agriculture… We can work on that, so that water from Panjshir can come to Kabul.”&nbsp;Trade between the two countries is approaching $1 billion despite regional disruptions. Noor acknowledged the impact of the US-Iran conflict on connectivity routes, including the Chabahar port, but said traders have adapted.&nbsp;&nbsp;“The US-Iran war has caused global issues and impacted connectivity routes but our traders continue to work... If the land route is closed, air routes are open.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/want-death-to-come-on-my-own-soil-sheikh-hasina-party-leaders-to-return-surrender-in-december-1783679799431">‘Want death to come on my own soil’: Sheikh Hasina says will return, surrender in December</a>&nbsp;The top Afghan diplomat in Delhi also extended an invitation to Indian investors, stressing improved security. “Ever since Islamic Emirate govt has come, from Badakhshan to Kandahar to Herat to Nangarhar, peace has come....We have an anti-corruption process, mechanism. Afghanistan has a number of opportunities, especially in the agriculture sector.” He was speaking at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) which was hosting a high-level delegation from Afghanistan led by Afghan Agriculture minister Ataullah Omari.&nbsp;India has substantially upped its engagement with the Afghan government, from sending a technical team in June 2022 to Foreign Minister Muttaqi visiting Delhi in October 2025. India has upgraded its Kabul mission to a full embassy status after the visit of Afghan FM Muttaqi. New Delhi continues to stress people-centric support, including discussions on agriculture, trade, and unfinished infrastructure projects.

Afghanistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in India, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor acknowledged the impact of the US-Iran conflict on connectivity routes, including the Chabahar port, but said traders have adapted. Trade between the two countries is approaching $1 billion despite regional disruptions.

New Delhi: Afghanistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in India, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, has emphasised the strengthening of bilateral relations with New Delhi, describing them as rooted in deep historic and cultural bonds. In remarks that signal Kabul’s push for greater economic engagement, CdA Noor said the relationship has grown significantly since the Islamic Emirate took power in 2021. “Our relations with India have not started tomorrow, these are historic ties. Our cultures, traditions are similar. India, Afghanistan are very close. This relationship has a strong people-to-people element, something that will remain like that,” he stated. Noor, who assumed charge at the Afghan embassy in New Delhi in January 2026, pointed to concrete steps in political engagement. Afghanistan maintains consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad, and four Afghan ministers have visited India since October 2025. “Ever since Islamic Emirate took charge in Kabul, our political ties with India have strengthened. Steps have been taken... Political ties have strengthened with each passing day,” he added. Also Read: Foreigners among 11 killed; 19 missing in Spain’s devastating wildfire; toll may go up A key area of focus is practical cooperation in agriculture and water management. Afghanistan’s traditional farming sector faces challenges, including water scarcity in places like Kabul. Noor appealed for Indian expertise, saying, “India is not just a market for us, India has advanced agriculture, technology. India can help our agriculture sector... We want Indian help in water management and agriculture… We can work on that, so that water from Panjshir can come to Kabul.” Trade between the two countries is approaching $1 billion despite regional disruptions. Noor acknowledged the impact of the US-Iran conflict on connectivity routes, including the Chabahar port, but said traders have adapted. “The US-Iran war has caused global issues and impacted connectivity routes but our traders continue to work... If the land route is closed, air routes are open.” Also Read: ‘Want death to come on my own soil’: Sheikh Hasina says will return, surrender in December The top Afghan diplomat in Delhi also extended an invitation to Indian investors, stressing improved security. “Ever since Islamic Emirate govt has come, from Badakhshan to Kandahar to Herat to Nangarhar, peace has come....We have an anti-corruption process, mechanism. Afghanistan has a number of opportunities, especially in the agriculture sector.” He was speaking at PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) which was hosting a high-level delegation from Afghanistan led by Afghan Agriculture minister Ataullah Omari. India has substantially upped its engagement with the Afghan government, from sending a technical team in June 2022 to Foreign Minister Muttaqi visiting Delhi in October 2025. India has upgraded its Kabul mission to a full embassy status after the visit of Afghan FM Muttaqi. New Delhi continues to stress people-centric support, including discussions on agriculture, trade, and unfinished infrastructure projects.

Afghanistan’s Chargé d’Affaires in India, Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor acknowledged the impact of the US-Iran conflict on connectivity routes, including the Chabahar port, but said traders have adapted. Trade between the two countries is approaching $1 billion despite regional disruptions.

Afghanistan’s top diplomat in Delhi seeks India’s help in water management, agriculture modernisation

Even as the Afghan Peace process is underway, India and Afghanistan have been engaging with each other. Afghan Foreign minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar spoke to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed a number of issues.

Atmar in a tweet later said, "It was a pleasure to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. We are profoundly grateful for your continued economic cooperation and unwavering political support for peace and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan."

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Meanwhile, the Afghan envoy to India Tahir Qadiry during his Independence Day speech at the Afghan mission in Delhi said his country shares values with India.

Lauding ties he said, "Our time-tested ties have endured through thick and thin of regional challenges and we have always come stronger and closer than before. Afghanistan shares values with India and today's Afghanistan understands values and embraces this fact."

He appreciated India's contribution in "rebuilding and reconstruction" of Afghanistan and extended "heartfelt gratitude to our great Indian allies for the steadfast support and contribution."

India is the largest development partner of Afghanistan in the region and has built several infrastructure projects in the country including the India Afghanistan friendship dam in Herat province.

On the situation in Afghanistan, Tahir said, " We will always uphold the gains made so far. We are still facing challenges posed by International terrorism. We strive hard to augment peace efforts to fulfil aspirations of our people and I can confidently say enduring peace will finally prevail."

Hopes are high that Afghan-Taliban talks will soon begin as Ghani govt has ordered the release of prisoners in accordance with US Taliban deal of February.

The Afghan envoy said his country is "proud of our heroes at the Afghan defence and security forces who are fending and fighting at the forefront to ensure freedom." 
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Even as the Afghan Peace process is underway, India and Afghanistan have been engaging with each other. Afghan Foreign minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar spoke to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed a number of issues.

Even as the Afghan Peace process is underway, India and Afghanistan have been engaging with each other. Afghan Foreign minister Mohammed Haneef Atmar spoke to India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and discussed a number of issues. Atmar in a tweet later said, "It was a pleasure to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. We are profoundly grateful for your continued economic cooperation and unwavering political support for peace and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan." Thank you so much Excellency. It was a pleasure to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest. We are profoundly grateful for your continued economic cooperation and unwavering political support for peace and the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. https://t.co/Ok2SY9R7MS — Mohammed Haneef Atmar محمد حنیف اتمر (@MHaneefAtmar) August 19, 2020 × Also read | Actions of nations during Covid-19 determines how world perceives them: MEA Meanwhile, the Afghan envoy to India Tahir Qadiry during his Independence Day speech at the Afghan mission in Delhi said his country shares values with India. Lauding ties he said, "Our time-tested ties have endured through thick and thin of regional challenges and we have always come stronger and closer than before. Afghanistan shares values with India and today's Afghanistan understands values and embraces this fact." He appreciated India's contribution in "rebuilding and reconstruction" of Afghanistan and extended "heartfelt gratitude to our great Indian allies for the steadfast support and contribution." India is the largest development partner of Afghanistan in the region and has built several infrastructure projects in the country including the India Afghanistan friendship dam in Herat province. On the situation in Afghanistan, Tahir said, " We will always uphold the gains made so far. We are still facing challenges posed by International terrorism. We strive hard to augment peace efforts to fulfil aspirations of our people and I can confidently say enduring peace will finally prevail." Hopes are high that Afghan-Taliban talks will soon begin as Ghani govt has ordered the release of prisoners in accordance with US Taliban deal of February. The Afghan envoy said his country is "proud of our heroes at the Afghan defence and security forces who are fending and fighting at the forefront to ensure freedom."

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Afghanistan’s top diplomat in Delhi seeks India’s help in water management, agriculture modernisation

New Delhi, Kabul increase engagement as Afghan envoy says share values with India