India discusses agricultural collaboration with Taliban governement of Afghanistan
The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has engaged in high-level discussions with Indian officials to explore agricultural cooperation, including trade, irrigation, and infrastructure. This visit marks the fourth time a Taliban minister has visited New Delhi, despite India not formally recognizing the regime.
Why it matters
The engagement highlights India's pragmatic approach to regional stability and food security, balancing diplomatic non-recognition with humanitarian and economic cooperation.
The Taliban administration of Afghanistan has expressed its desire to enhance agricultural cooperation with India, covering areas such as agricultural trade, infrastructure development and irrigation, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday (July 12, 2026).
In a statement, the MEA said the discussions took place during the six-day (July 7-12) visit of Abdullah Omari, the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of the Taliban administration.
“The two sides reviewed ongoing cooperation and explored new avenues for collaboration in agriculture, irrigation, livestock, agricultural research, education, capacity building and agri-trade. Food security, seed systems and enhancement of crop productivity featured prominently in the discussions. India reiterated its commitment to supporting Afghanistan’s agricultural sector through cooperation in climate-resilient and bio-fortified crop varieties,” the MEA said.
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