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India and Afghanistan reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations during the fourth round of India-Afghanistan Joint Committee Meeting held in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by M Anand Prakash, Joint Secretary (PAI) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), and Shuaib Baryalai, Director General of the First Political Division in Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The PAI Division of the MEA handles matters related to Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.

According to the MEA, the two sides discussed cooperation across a wide range of areas, including humanitarian assistance, development partnership, food security, healthcare, education, trade, visa and connectivity. During the talks, the Indian side reiterated its continued commitment to supporting the welfare and development needs of the Afghan people. In turn, the Afghan side expressed appreciation for India's sustained assistance and cooperation across various sectors. 

The MEA said both countries also underscored the importance of maintaining regular consultations and agreed to remain in close contact. They also decided to hold the next round of the India-Afghanistan Joint Committee Meeting at a mutually convenient time.