“The future of Afghanistan is important for both our countries and we are working to create a safer, more prosperous and peaceful future for the people of Afghanistan. We appreciate India's contribution to this. We will maintain close cooperation on this issue, ”said Pompeo.

He added that the parties also discussed "pressure on Iran."

Earlier, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the US Armed Forces, General Mark Milli, said the Pentagon was considering reducing the military contingent in Afghanistan.