Afghanistan and Taliban representatives are seeking Indian investments to develop infrastructure and reboot the country’s economy. Speaking to The Hindu, sources claimed that the recent truce between Iran and Saudi Arabia has removed a long-standing factor of insecurity, and Tehran and Riyadh share an interest in Afghanistan’s future. Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, recently met with the Afghan Chamber of Industries and Mines to discuss restarting a major electricity project; India reportedly may partner or act as the main investor in the project. Meanwhile, the Taliban has urged India to normalise ties so that Afghan students can resume studies and Indian businesses can establish themselves in Afghanistan.