Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi in New Delhi on October 10th, 2025, where Muttaqi extended an invitation to Indian companies to explore mining opportunities in Afghanistan. Jaishankar expressed "deep appreciation" for the invitation and stated that the matter could be discussed further. The meeting, which included opening remarks from Jaishankar, took place at Hyderabad House and was broadcast live. This engagement occurs amidst ongoing regional security concerns, including a reported explosion in Kabul on the evening of October 10th, 2025, that narrowly missed a high-value target. Taliban officials are reportedly divided on how to respond to that incident. Additionally, eight shops were destroyed in Magha Bazar, Bermal, Paktika, between 1:05 AM and 4:05 AM UTC on October 10th, 2025, following an airstrike attributed to the Pakistan Air Force targeting a Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) position. One shop was directly hit, and the fire spread to seven adjacent businesses, according to a report from Himat75 on X.com. The timing of the meeting between Jaishankar and Muttaqi is significant given these reported security developments.
