The **Taliban** has declared India a **“significant regional and economic partner”** following a recent diplomatic meeting in Dubai.
Indian Foreign Secretary **Vikram Misri** and Taliban Foreign Minister **Amir Khan Muttaqi** held talks, marking the highest-level interactions since the Taliban's takeover of Kabul in **2021**.
Discussions focused on boosting **trade through Chabahar Port** in Iran to enhance economic relations between the two nations.
India expressed intentions to engage in **development projects** and provide special support for Afghan refugees returning home.
The meeting comes amid rising tensions between Afghanistan and **Pakistan**, with both sides agreeing to address security concerns while maintaining open lines of communication.