Women Journalists Barred from Afghan FM Event in Delhi; MEA Issues Clarification

The press conference, held on Friday at the Afghanistan Embassy following bilateral talks between External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Muttaqi, drew sharp criticism after female journalists were allegedly denied entry by embassy security. Only select male journalists and Afghan embassy officials were permitted to attend, with Muttaqi addressing topics like bilateral relations, humanitarian aid, trade routes, and regional security. No joint briefing was conducted after the official meeting, and the Afghan side managed the media interaction independently.