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'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