An Indonesian delegation arrived in Kabul yesterday (Sunday) and met with the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister's Office.

During their meetings with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister's Office, the delegation members promised to invest in the health, education, and mining sectors in Afghanistan.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, said: "This delegation came to see the situation in Afghanistan and to establish economic cooperation, trade, and investment. Their desire was that the people of Indonesia, due to their sentiments towards Afghanistan, want to strengthen their relations."

In his meeting with the delegation, Amir Khan Muttaqi said that the caretaker government wants to expand its relations with all countries, including Indonesia. 

Muttaqi spoke of Afghanistan's ongoing efforts in the fight against both ISIS and drug trafficking and added that Afghanistan, with its strategic location in Central and South Asia, provides a good opportunity for projects like CASA-1000, TAPI, and the Trans-Afghan project.

Zia Ahmad Takal, deputy spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said: "Afghanistan, considering its strategic location between South and Central Asia, brings facilities in the trade and transit sectors, and now, in cooperation with regional countries, is working on major regional projects."

"These visits help us to strengthen our strategic economic and political relations, and alongside this, if the Afghan government can push forward regional projects like CASA-1000 and TAPI, it can create job opportunities for the people of Afghanistan and increase the credibility of investment in Afghanistan," said Abdul Nasir Reshtia, an economic analyst.

Jusuf Kalla, the former vice president of Indonesia, also said in his meeting with the Administrative Deputy of the Prime Minister's Office that incorrect information about Afghanistan is presented in international meetings.

The Indonesian delegation arrived in Kabul yesterday (Sunday) and is scheduled to discuss bilateral issues with other officials of the caretaker government as well.