NEW DELHI, 23 March, 2021 (TON): On a visit to India, Afghan Minister of foreign affairs Mohammad Haneef Atmar met his Indian counterpart S Jaishankar.

In the wide ranging talks on Monday, the focus was on the peace process in Afghanistan that is making efforts to build regional and international consensus on the peace talks.

Key issues, including strengthening security cooperation, regional connectivity and trade and investments were also discussed during the meeting between Jaishankar and Atmar.

Jaishankar tweeted, “Welcome FM M Haneef Atmar of Afghanistan. Detailed conversation on the peace process and also exchanged views on our bilateral cooperation and development partnership.”

“Arrived in beautiful & historic city of Delhi for a 3-day working visit,” Atmar said on Twitter.

The Afghan foreign ministry affirmed the purpose of Atmar’s visit to India is to discuss bilateral relations, strengthen regional and international consensus on the Afghan peace process, and enhance cooperation in security, economic, political and cultural spheres.

However, besides holding talks with Jaishankar, Atmar is scheduled to meet a number of high-ranking Indian government officials, including National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.