First India-Taliban meet takes place in Doha, discussions held over safety of Indian nationals

In the first India-Taliban meet in Qatar's Doha on Tuesday, Indian envoy Deepak Mittal held discussions with the head of Taliban's political office Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai over the safety and early return of Indian nationals from Afghanistan.

Indian Ambassador to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met head of Taliban's political office Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai in Doha on Tuesday and held discussions on safety, security and early return of Indian nationals stranded in Afghanistan. #BREAKING - Indian envoy in Qatar meets Taliban leader Stanekzai, discuss safe return on Indian citizens and concerns over terror activities with Taliban. @Geeta_Mohan gets us more details. #5iveLive with @gauravcsawant #Taliban #Doha #IndianEnvoy pic.twitter.com/LpAVBjGwmz The meeting took place at the Embassy of India, Doha, on the request of the Taliban side, an official statement said.