What is Driving India's New Diplomatic Strategy with the Taliban?
2 days, 3 hours ago

What is Driving India's New Diplomatic Strategy with the Taliban?

The Quint  

The recent meeting highlights that a convergence of various factors will intricately shape India’s engagement with Afghanistan in the future. China was among the first countries to formalise diplomatic relations with the Taliban-led government and, in September 2023, reified its stance by appointing an ambassador to Kabul and subsequently receiving a Taliban representative as ambassador to Beijing in 2024. China has also deepened its economic involvement in Afghanistan, such as the $540 million investment deal signed by Xinjiang Central Asia Petroleum and Gas Company with the Taliban to extract oil from the Amu Darya basin in 2023, thereby becoming the first significant energy extraction contract with a foreign firm that Taliban 2.0 had since the takeover. Later, in 2024, China also signalled possible tariff-free trade with Afghanistan that would provide the stagnant, though resource-rich, economy access to Chinese markets, especially for minerals like lithium, iron, and copper. Border disputes souring over the Durand Line, accompanied by the Taliban’s support for the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan, which has recently intensified its attacks within Pakistan – with the recent one being the abduction of mine workers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

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India holds highest-level talks with Taliban over security concerns, trade and aid
5 days, 17 hours ago

India holds highest-level talks with Taliban over security concerns, trade and aid

The Independent  

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Taliban say India is ‘significant regional partner’, aim to strengthen political, economic ties
6 days ago

Taliban say India is ‘significant regional partner’, aim to strengthen political, economic ties

Live Mint  

The Taliban's foreign office said they saw India as a "significant regional and economic partner" after meeting with its most senior foreign ministry official, the highest level talks with Delhi since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met acting Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai on Wednesday. "In line with Afghanistan's balanced and …

Taliban calls India a ‘significant regional partner’ after Dubai meeting
6 days ago

Taliban calls India a ‘significant regional partner’ after Dubai meeting

The Hindu  

The Taliban's foreign office said they saw India as a "significant regional and economic partner" after meeting with its most senior foreign ministry official, the highest level talks with Delhi since their takeover of Afghanistan in 2021. Afghanistan's foreign ministry said in a statement that they had discussed expanding relations with Afghanistan and to boost trade through Chabahar Port in …

A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained
6 days, 6 hours ago

A shocker for Pakistan? Here’s how India-Afghan Taliban reshape ties with first high-level talks | Explained

India TV News  

The geopolitical equations in South Asia seem to be realigning in a way that India appears to benefit more than archrivals Pakistan. India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's recent meeting with Afghan Taliban's acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai has long-term ramifications. It was the first high-level meeting between both countries and a significant one, particularly when it …

Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties
Top News
6 days, 14 hours ago

Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — A top Indian foreign ministry official met with Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister on Wednesday as the countries without formal diplomatic ties met for the second time in two months on practical matters like business and humanitarian aid. India’s foreign ministry said Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with acting Afghan Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi during a …

In a first, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Taliban’s ‘Foreign Minister’ in Dubai
Top News
6 days, 16 hours ago

In a first, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets Taliban’s ‘Foreign Minister’ in Dubai

The Hindu  

Marking the highest-ranking outreach with the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday met with the Taliban’s ‘Foreign Minister’ Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in the UAE. In a meeting that took place in Dubai, the two sides agreed to promote the use of the Iranian port of Chabahar for trade with the Indian delegation, saying that India …

Taliban name student as Afghan envoy in Mumbai, India yet to respond
2 months ago

Taliban name student as Afghan envoy in Mumbai, India yet to respond

India Today  

Talib means student, and the Taliban regime in Kabul has proposed the name of a student who studied in New Delhi as the Acting Consul at Afghanistan's Consulate in Mumbai. "In the city of Mumbai, India, the acting Consul of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Dr Hafiz Ikramuddin Kamil," Stanikzai, who also has an India connection, posted on X. Kamil, …

In a first, India holds talks with Taliban; MEA official meets Mullah Omar’s son in Kabul
2 months, 1 week ago

In a first, India holds talks with Taliban; MEA official meets Mullah Omar’s son in Kabul

Firstpost  

MEA joint secretary J P Singh also met Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi and former Afghan president Hamid Karzai during this visit as India tries to engage more with the country People are seen outside the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi. MEA joint secretary J P Singh discussed India and Afghanistan relations with Mohammad Yaqub Mujahid, the son …

In a first, India’s point person for Afghanistan meets Taliban defence minister
2 months, 1 week ago

In a first, India’s point person for Afghanistan meets Taliban defence minister

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian foreign ministry’s pointperson for Afghanistan met the Taliban’s acting defence minister Mullah Mohammad Yaqoob for the first time on Wednesday and discussed ways to expand relations between the two sides. JP Singh, who has largely spearheaded the Indian side’s engagement with the Taliban, was on an unannounced visit to the Afghan capital. Singh, who is also …

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Transforming Ties: India's Evolving Foreign Policy Towards China and Other Neighbours

Firstpost  

India's evolving foreign policy towards China and other neighbors is evident in the recent development of a significant agreement between the two countries on a comprehensive economic and maritime security partnership. This move signifies India's ability to adapt its foreign policy to suit changing circumstances and prioritize its interests, despite facing challenges from China's assertive posture. The agreement also highlights …

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before
4 months, 1 week ago

India’s China challenge: The stakes are higher than ever before

Firstpost  

There is hardly any clarity on what China wants — whether Beijing aims to amicably settle the boundary issues and make further progress in trade and cultural ties or if it seeks to encroach on India’s territory On April 10, 2024, amidst the high-pitched and polarising campaign for the upcoming national elections in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a …

Three years since fall of Afghanistan: Why India is engaging with Taliban | ITG Exclusive
5 months ago

Three years since fall of Afghanistan: Why India is engaging with Taliban | ITG Exclusive

India Today  

It has been three years since the fall of Kabul, the capital of Afghanistan, to Taliban forces. Over this period, the region has witnessed significant changes, including shifts in Afghanistan itself and alterations in India’s policies towards both the Taliban and Afghanistan. In an insightful discussion with India Today Global, Kabir Taneja, a senior fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, …

Russia's strategic shift: Embracing the Taliban in Afghanistan
7 months, 1 week ago

Russia's strategic shift: Embracing the Taliban in Afghanistan

Hindustan Times  

In the ever-shifting landscape of international relations, the recent events in Afghanistan have ignited the attention of global powers, with Russia assuming a pivotal role. This strategic pivot is a momentous juncture in Russia's foreign policy, signifying a departure from its conventional stance towards Afghanistan. The Taliban's anti-western stance aligns with Russia's narratives, offering the Kremlin potential benefits like access …

View: Rapprochement with Taliban is most underrated achievement of Modi government
8 months, 2 weeks ago

View: Rapprochement with Taliban is most underrated achievement of Modi government

Hindustan Times  

When the Taliban militarily occupied Kabul on August 15, 2021, the staff in the Indian Embassy in the Afghan capital was withdrawn and the premises were locked before the US troop withdrawal on August 30, 2021. Then Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated the Taliban leadership for throwing off chains of slavery and the then ISI Chief Faiz Hameed appeared …

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary
9 months, 4 weeks ago

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary

Hindustan Times  

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary Big shift in India's foreign policy towards Afghanistan. Remember, India hasn't recognised the Taliban since the group came to power in August 2021 and has maintained a cautious position, catering only to the humanitarian requirements of the Afghans. Watch this episode of South …

New Delhi's priorities align with global community's overall objective in Afghanistan: India at UN
10 months, 1 week ago

New Delhi's priorities align with global community's overall objective in Afghanistan: India at UN

New Indian Express  

UNITED NATIONS: India's envoy to the UN has said that the overall objective of the global community in Afghanistan aligns with New Delhi's priorities in the war-torn nation, including the need to combat terrorism. India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj, told the UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan on Wednesday that New Delhi pays close attention to …

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul

Deccan Chronicle  

India was among around 10 countries which attended on Monday a conclave in Kabul organised by the Taliban setup with a broader aim for regional cooperation, according to the Afghan media.The Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting was addressed by the Taliban regime's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.India has not yet recognised the Taliban setup and has been pitching for the …

India, other nations attend Taliban-convened conclave in Kabul
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India, other nations attend Taliban-convened conclave in Kabul

Live Mint  

India was among 10 regional countries that attended a conclave in Kabul on Monday organized by the Taliban setup with a broader aim for regional cooperation. Taliban regime's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi addressed the Regional Cooperation Initiative meeting in Kabul. India has not yet recognized the Taliban setup and has been pitching for the formation of a truly …

India’s invitation to Taliban envoy in UAE is ‘routine’, there is no change in stance, say officials
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India’s invitation to Taliban envoy in UAE is ‘routine’, there is no change in stance, say officials

The Hindu  

The invitation from the Indian Embassy in the UAE to the acting Afghan Ambassador and Taliban envoy Badruddin Haqqani, for the Republic Day reception is “routine”, official sources said, reacting to criticism that the Modi government is ‘normalising’ the Taliban regime, especially those responsible in the past for terror attacks on Indian missions. The invitation to a member of the …

View From India | New year, new uncertainties for Indian diplomacy
1 year ago

View From India | New year, new uncertainties for Indian diplomacy

The Hindu  

Best wishes for a happy and peaceful new year to all readers of The View From India — the only newsletter that provides a comprehensive look of the issues that matter in foreign policy from an Indian perspective, and keeps you informed of the most important developments in Indian diplomacy every week. As The Hindu’s Suhasini Haidar writes, domestic policies …

India calls for formation of an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan
1 year ago

India calls for formation of an inclusive and representative government structure in Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Describing the situation in Afghanistan is still one of concern, India has said the formation of an inclusive and representative government structure, combating terrorism, and preserving the rights of women, children, and minorities in Afghanistan is an “immediate priority” for it. Addressing a Security Council meeting on the topic of ‘Situation in Afghanistan’ on Wednesday, India’s Permanent Representative at the …

Kamal Davar | Amidst global churn India, US need a new road to Kabul
1 year ago

Kamal Davar | Amidst global churn India, US need a new road to Kabul

Deccan Chronicle  

A nation projects its diverse strategic interests by a plethora of measures in which carefully conceived diplomatic initiatives play a pre-eminent role. In dealing with its strategically significant neighbour, Afghanistan, otherwise dubbed as "the graveyard of empires", New Delhi’s outreach towards Kabul will require a fresh appraisal considering newer ground realities emerging in that fratricidal violence-driven nation. The ongoing policy …

India's approach to Afghanistan continues to be guided by historical relations, friendship with Afghan people: Jaishankar
1 year ago

India's approach to Afghanistan continues to be guided by historical relations, friendship with Afghan people: Jaishankar

The Hindu  

In the past two years, some Afghan diplomats have left India as they obtained residency in third countries but the remaining diplomats have taken over the responsibility for continued functioning of the diplomatic missions of that country, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on December 15. In a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha, he said India's approach …

China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic ties
1 year, 1 month ago

China says Afghan Taliban must reform before full diplomatic ties

The Hindu  

China said on December 5 Afghanistan's Taliban government will need to introduce political reforms, improve security and mend relations with its neighbours before receiving full diplomatic recognition. "China has always believed that Afghanistan should not be excluded from the international community," Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Tuesday when asked if China would now recognise the Taliban government. Mr. …

China's reform message to Afghanistan's Taliban: ‘Implement moderate policies’
1 year, 1 month ago

China's reform message to Afghanistan's Taliban: ‘Implement moderate policies’

Hindustan Times  

China said Afghanistan's Taliban will need to introduce political reforms, improve security and mend relations with its neighbours before it receives full diplomatic recognition from Beijing which does not formally recognise Afghanistan's Taliban rulers. Whether China would now recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan, foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said as per news agency AFP, “China has always believed that …

Hope for reviving Afghan embassy in India, after Afghan diplomats appear divided on closing the mission
1 year, 1 month ago

Hope for reviving Afghan embassy in India, after Afghan diplomats appear divided on closing the mission

The Hindu  

After weeks-long absence of clarity in India’s relation with Afghanistan, it is becoming apparent that India is progressively inching closer to a pro-engagement policy with the Taliban dispensation in Kabul. Sources however have shared that Mr. Mamundzai’s decision to leave and the persistent differences and quarrels within the Afghan diplomats stationed in India had hampered smooth delivery of consular services …

The Taliban’s new ambassador arrives in China as Afghanistan’s rulers court foreign investment
1 year, 1 month ago

The Taliban’s new ambassador arrives in China as Afghanistan’s rulers court foreign investment

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban government’s new ambassador to China arrived in Beijing on Friday — the first time Afghanistan’s rulers have officially sent an ambassador to another country since returning to power more than two years ago. The new ambassador, Bilal Karimi, who has no diplomatic experience and is in his late 20s or early 30s, was welcomed in …

Taliban take control of Afghan diplomatic missions in India: Report
1 year, 1 month ago

Taliban take control of Afghan diplomatic missions in India: Report

Hindustan Times  

The Taliban have taken de facto control of diplomatic missions in India, more than two years after the group ousted the US-backed government in Kabul. Dozens of Afghan diplomats appointed under the US-backed government have left India, Farid Mamundzay, the former Afghan ambassador in New Delhi, told Bloomberg News. “India has actively encouraged diplomats to engage with the Taliban government, …

Afghan Embassy in India shuts permanently, calls Taliban “illegitimate regime”
1 year, 1 month ago

Afghan Embassy in India shuts permanently, calls Taliban “illegitimate regime”

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In a major development, the Afghan Embassy in India, announced the closure of its operations citing “lack of resources” and “failure to meet Afghanistan’s interests” by the Taliban regime. The Embassy also made an “unequivocal statement” stating that certain consulates that work on the instruction and funding from Kabul are not in consonance with the objectives of a …

Afghanistan Embassy in India announces decision to cease operations
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghanistan Embassy in India announces decision to cease operations

The Hindu  

After months of uncertainty, the embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan here has finally shut down. Unlike the embassy in Delhi, the Afghan consulates in Hyderabad and Mumbai have not shut down and Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai Zakia Wardak had earlier announced on social media that they remain committed to serving the Afghan citizens who may require …

Afghan consulates counter embassy’s decision to shut down
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghan consulates counter embassy’s decision to shut down

The Hindu  

As Afghanistan’s last remaining diplomats in Delhi plan their exit, citing a resource crunch and lack of support from the Ministry of External Affairs, the move to shut down the Embassy could cast a long shadow on the future of about 25,000 Afghan refugees in India. However, the Afghan consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad distanced themselves from the Delhi mission’s …

‘Will shut embassy in Delhi’: Afghan diplomats tell India, cite lack of support
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Will shut embassy in Delhi’: Afghan diplomats tell India, cite lack of support

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: More than two years after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, diplomats appointed by the previous Afghan government have informed Indian authorities of their plan to shutter the embassy in New Delhi because of the lack of “diplomatic consideration and systemic support”. According to the note verbale, the Afghan mission’s “significance has been systematically diminished since the reopening of …

Afghan Embassy to Close, Says Envoy, Amid Charges of Creating Rift between Taliban, India
1 year, 3 months ago

Afghan Embassy to Close, Says Envoy, Amid Charges of Creating Rift between Taliban, India

News 18  

Afghanistan envoy to India Farid Mamundzay said the nation’s embassy in India will be closed down citing lack of cooperation from Taliban-led Afghan government and Indian government, people familiar with the developments told CNN-News18. People familiar with the developments told CNN-News18 that visas of staff members of the Afghan embassy were not extended by the government after May 2023 and …

Taliban seek economic support and recognition from India ahead of Kazan meeting under Moscow format
1 year, 3 months ago

Taliban seek economic support and recognition from India ahead of Kazan meeting under Moscow format

The Hindu  

Ahead of the Moscow format discussion at Kazan in Russia, the Taliban have called upon India to help in the economic recovery of Afghanistan. Since the Taliban takeover of Kabul in August 2021, the Moscow format consultations were held in October that year and in November 2022. Additional significance The Kazan chapter of the Moscow format consultations has additional significance …

Taliban hail China’s new ambassador with fanfare, say it’s a sign for others to establish relations
1 year, 4 months ago

Taliban hail China’s new ambassador with fanfare, say it’s a sign for others to establish relations

Associated Press  

KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Wednesday hailed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan with fanfare, saying his arrival is a sign for other nations to come forward and establish relations with them. The international community, wary of the Taliban’s rule when they were last in power more than 20 years ago, has withheld official recognition and Afghanistan’s assets abroad have …

‘Away for personal reasons, will return soon,’ says Afghan envoy to India Farid Mamundzay after ‘missing’ reports
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Away for personal reasons, will return soon,’ says Afghan envoy to India Farid Mamundzay after ‘missing’ reports

Firstpost  

He further stated that the embassy continues to function its routine work normally and has diligently addressed various matters, ensuring that the mission’s objectives continue to be met efficiently Afghanistan’s ambassador to India Farid Mamundzay said that he is not missing and is away from the country for “personal and family reasons.” Over reports of him ‘missing’ from his office, …

Kamal Davar | The quagmire of Afghanistan as Kabul, Kandahar in a power tussle
1 year, 6 months ago

Kamal Davar | The quagmire of Afghanistan as Kabul, Kandahar in a power tussle

Deccan Chronicle  

Down the ages, Afghanistan, the land where many “Great Games” have been enacted, continues to baffle its rulers and neighbours as it brings misery to its impoverished and fratricidal strife-torn suffering people. That the Taliban have reneged on most of its promises given to the US and the international community prior to the American exit, especially on freedom of speech, …

Efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan at turning point
1 year, 7 months ago

Efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan at turning point

China Daily  

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the city of Kabul, Afghanistan August 5, 2022. In addition, the Xi'an Declaration issued at the end of the China-Central Asia Summit, which was held on May 18-19, highlights China's commitment to the peace and development of Afghanistan and emphasizes Beijing's proactive role in mediating the Afghan issue. With the release of the joint …

Afghan diplomats in Delhi reject Taliban-appointed CDA, block entry into mission
1 year, 7 months ago

Afghan diplomats in Delhi reject Taliban-appointed CDA, block entry into mission

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Afghan embassy in the Indian capital has become the scene of a tussle between diplomats of the former republic and the current set-up in Kabul, with the Taliban choosing an individual perceived as close to Haqqani Network leaders as chargé d’affaires. Trade counsellor Qadir Shah, who too was appointed by the previous administration and sent to New …

'No Change of Leadership': Afghanistan Embassy Rejects Reports of Taliban Appointing New Envoy in Delhi
1 year, 7 months ago

'No Change of Leadership': Afghanistan Embassy Rejects Reports of Taliban Appointing New Envoy in Delhi

News 18  

The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi on Monday said there was no change in the leadership in the Indian mission as it issued a statement resisting the attempts for a Taliban-appointed official to take over. The statement comes after the Taliban’s foreign ministry issued a letter directing another official in the embassy Mohammad Qadir Shah to take over the charge …

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan and China Agree to Extend CPEC to Afghanistan, Stress on Combating Terrorism

News 18  

Pakistan, China and Afghanistan have agreed to forge closer economic ties by extending the Beijing-backed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor to Afghanistan to fully harness the country’s potential as a hub for regional connectivity. Pakistan Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang and Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi held the 5th China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue, …

Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan
1 year, 8 months ago

Pakistan set to host trilateral dialogue with China, Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

The meeting is taking place following the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers’ arrival in Islamabad. Pakistan is set to host a day-long trilateral dialogue with China and Afghanistan in Islamabad after the arrival of the Chinese and Afghan foreign ministers, Qin Gang and Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Friday. “The government of Afghanistan wants to hold comprehensive talks on bilateral …

Taliban got Pak Army chief’s nod on allowing return of Indian diplomats: New book
1 year, 8 months ago

Taliban got Pak Army chief’s nod on allowing return of Indian diplomats: New book

Hindustan Times  

The Taliban setup in Afghanistan consulted the Pakistan Army before allowing the Indian government to send a team to re-establish a diplomatic presence in Kabul in June 2022, according to a new book by a former Pakistani federal police officer and academic. “The Return of the Taliban” by Hassan Abbas, currently senior advisor at Asia Society and distinguished professor at …

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan
1 year, 9 months ago

China’s Clouded Future in Afghanistan

The Diplomat  

More than a year since the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, the country is now facing a new terrorist threat that is making it more risky and difficult for China to commit to the region. A new U.N. report on the threat posed by the group published in early February describes Islamic State Khorasan Province as effectively establishing itself as “the …

India to send 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Iran's Chabahar port
1 year, 10 months ago

India to send 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan via Iran's Chabahar port

Firstpost  

New Delhi: India and five central Asian countries on Tuesday asserted that Afghani soil must not be used for any terrorist activities even as New Delhi announced a fresh tranche of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan which will be sent through the Chabahar Port in Iran. The joint statement said India announced the supply of 20,000 metric tonnes …

India to Send 20,000 Metric Tonnes of Wheat to Afghanistan Via Chabahar Port
1 year, 10 months ago

India to Send 20,000 Metric Tonnes of Wheat to Afghanistan Via Chabahar Port

News 18  

India and five central Asian countries on Tuesday asserted that Afghani soil must not be used for any terrorist activities even as New Delhi announced a fresh tranche of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan which will be sent through the Chabahar Port in Iran. In December, India joined several other leading countries in criticising the Taliban’s decision to …

Time for India to keep an eye on Kabul as all’s not well in Afghanistan and Taliban-Pakistan ties
1 year, 10 months ago

Time for India to keep an eye on Kabul as all’s not well in Afghanistan and Taliban-Pakistan ties

Firstpost  

Participating in a panel discussion at the Munich Security Conference on 18 February and in a subsequent media interview the next day, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari implicitly pleaded with the international community to build the Taliban government capacities to take on international terrorist groups operating on its soil provided it demonstrated the will to do so. It is …

How India Can Broaden Its Relationships With Central Asia
1 year, 11 months ago

How India Can Broaden Its Relationships With Central Asia

The Diplomat  

On December 6, top security officials from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan arrived in New Delhi for the first India-Central Asia meeting of national security advisors. As evidenced by the recent NSA meeting between India and the Central Asian states, security remains the focal point of Indian-Central Asian relations, but India must forge links with this dynamic region via transit, …

Taliban wants to send envoy to Delhi, boost ties between India, Afghanistan
2 years ago

Taliban wants to send envoy to Delhi, boost ties between India, Afghanistan

Firstpost  

The proposed candidates to become the envoy to India for Afghanistan’s current rulers include controvertial Taliban leader Abdul Qahar Balkhi, who is alleged to have issued death threats against journalists New Delhi: In an effort to improve its international credibility, the Taliban government of Afghanistan is trying to persuade India to allow it to post a diplomatic representative in New …

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