New Delhi, Oct. 10 -- External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar said on Friday that the upgrading of India's Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of the Embassy of India.

During a meeting with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, Jaishankar described Muttaqi's visit as an "important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties".

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"India is fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Afghanistan. Closer cooperation between us contributes to your national development, as well as regional stability and resilience. To enhance that, I am pleased to announce today the upgrading of India's Technical Mission ...