India, Oct. 11 -- Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, during his visit to Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh's Saharanpur on Saturday, expressed optimism about strengthening ties between India and Afghanistan. Thanking the people for the warm welcome, Muttaqi said he was hopeful the relationship between the two nations would continue to grow.

"We will be sending new diplomats, and I hope you people will visit Kabul as well. From the way I was received in Delhi, I have hopes for stronger ties in the future. Such visits may become more frequent," Muttaqi said while addressing reporters.

The Afghan minister, who travelled by road from Delhi to Deoband along with his delegation, was received by the Mohtamim (vice-chancellor) of Dar...