New Delhi, Oct. 11 -- The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday clarified that it was not involved in the press conference conducted by Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Delhi.

A press conference addressed by Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi saw participation restricted to a handful of reporters, while women journalists were conspicuous by their absence.

"MEA had no involvement in the press interaction held yesterday by Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Delhi," said Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

However, PTI reported citing sources that the Indian side had suggested to the Afghan side that women journalists should be part of the invitees for the event.

The decision on inviting journalists ...