India has been the largest donor in Afghanistan among the countries in the region, doling out about $3 billion, and it is the fifth largest donor (for Afghanistan) in the world. India`s help has been diverse, ranging from building infrastructure to sending teams of medical staff and food.
This is India's first permanent diplomatic presence in Afghanistan since the ambassador left in August 2021, with the Taliban takeover of the country imminent.
According to the joint statement, "India and France expressed serious concern on the humanitarian situation and violation of human rights and reiterated strong support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan, emphasizing respect for its sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs."
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