PM Modi's First In-Person Meet With US Prez Joe Biden Today, Afghan Crisis Likely On Agenda
3 years, 3 months ago

PM Modi's First In-Person Meet With US Prez Joe Biden Today, Afghan Crisis Likely On Agenda

ABP News  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet US President Joe Biden on Friday, and a discussion on the situation in Afghanistan under Taliban rule and Pakistan's alleged role in terrorism is likely to be on the agenda. The UNSCR 2593, adopted during India’s presidency of the council last month, demands that the Afghan soil should not be used in any way for terrorism, and Highly placed sources in the Modi government said it is confirmed that Modi and Biden will discuss the Afghanistan situation and the current issues in South Asia. Why India Thinks Taliban Should Not Get Recognition Official sources told ABP News that the ongoing rift between different Taliban factions and the increasing clout of a specific group cannot be overlooked. At Modi's meeting with Biden on Friday, India's emphasis would be to ensure the Taliban is made accountable to the UNSCR 2593 recommendations.

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India holds highest-level talks with Taliban over security concerns, trade and aid
5 days, 18 hours ago

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

The Independent  

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Indian and Afghan officials meet again despite lack of formal diplomatic ties
Top News
6 days, 15 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, 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 …

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations
6 months ago

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia for a summit-level meeting with President Vladimir Putin caught global attention. With India and Russia having a common interest in Afghanistan’s stability, the ensuing big power competition, which is pushing Moscow into a tight Chinese economic embrace, is increasingly turning out to be a challenge. The visit by United States CENTCOM chief General …

PM Modi in Russia: U.S. says it has raised concerns with India of ties with Russia
6 months ago

PM Modi in Russia: U.S. says it has raised concerns with India of ties with Russia

The Hindu  

The United States has raised concerns with India about its relationship with Russia amid Moscow's invasion of Ukraine, a U.S. State Department spokesperson told reporters on Monday in response to questions about a meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Mr. Modi met Mr. Putin in Russia on Monday in the Prime Minister's first visit since …

PM Modi’s Russia visit is to prepare for global uncertainty ahead
6 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi’s Russia visit is to prepare for global uncertainty ahead

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Russia on July 8-9 for the bilateral summit with President Vladimir Putin is integral to India’s strategic calculus as the Ukraine war is destined to escalate and the Israeli war on Hamas in Gaza shows no signs of abatement. To add to this, Pakistan under the guidance of India hater Munir Akram …

Top events today: PM Modi in Srinagar; NCLT to hear IIHL’s plea for RCap resolution; SC to hear pleas on NEET-UG 2024
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Top events today: PM Modi in Srinagar; NCLT to hear IIHL’s plea for RCap resolution; SC to hear pleas on NEET-UG 2024

Live Mint  

Top events today: Today, PM Modi will mark a two-day visit to Srinagar amidst heightened security. Take a look: Multi-tier security deployed in J-K's Srinagar ahead of PM Modi's visit Jammu and Kashmir Police have strengthened security in Srinagar ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit, which starts Thursday. EAM Jaishankar to visit Sri Lanka External Affairs Minister S. …

US hails Indian democracy, sceptical of progress on India-China border talks
7 months ago

US hails Indian democracy, sceptical of progress on India-China border talks

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON: The US views the recent Indian elections as the “most successful democratic experiment and demonstration in modern history”, notes that Prime Minister Narendra Modi accepted the electoral outcome, and believes that India’s democratic resilience gives New Delhi an edge in its competition with Beijing, Kurt Campbell, the American deputy secretary of state has said. Kurt Campbell, considered the key …

Biden and Modi likely to 'encounter' each other on sidelines of G7 Summit: NSA Sullivan
7 months ago

Biden and Modi likely to 'encounter' each other on sidelines of G7 Summit: NSA Sullivan

ABP News  

Washington, Jun 13 : US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi would likely "have the opportunity to encounter one another" on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Italy, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said here Wednesday. The nature of that encounter is still fluid because so much of the schedule is fluid,” Sullivan told reporters aboard …

NSA Sullivan to visit New Delhi to engage new govt on shared India-U.S. priorities: White House
7 months, 1 week ago

NSA Sullivan to visit New Delhi to engage new govt on shared India-U.S. priorities: White House

The Hindu  

The White House has said U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is scheduled to visit India to engage the new government in New Delhi on shared U.S.-India priorities as Narendra Modi prepares to take oath as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term. “President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India to congratulate him …

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 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 …

Modi, Biden vow stronger links, better chip supplies
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi, Biden vow stronger links, better chip supplies

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden reaffirmed their nations’ close ties and commitment to developing robust global semiconductor supply chains during their meeting before the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, building on discussions from their June bilateral meeting. Modi and Biden also spoke of India’s intent to purchase MQ-9B Predator drones from US firm …

Modi, Biden talk semiconductors, defence and UNSC reform in bilateral meet
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi, Biden talk semiconductors, defence and UNSC reform in bilateral meet

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden picked up from where they left off in June during their bilateral meeting on Friday in advance of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi. The two leaders also welcomed India’s role as a repair and maintenance hub for US Navy vessels and increased efforts to bring private players in the …

Modi-Biden bonhomie ahead of G20 Summit in New Delhi. See pics
1 year, 4 months ago

Modi-Biden bonhomie ahead of G20 Summit in New Delhi. See pics

Hindustan Times  

Modi-Biden bonhomie ahead of G20 Summit in New Delhi. See pics Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting shortly after the latter landed in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden held a bilateral meeting shortly after the latter landed in Delhi for G20 Summit over the next 2 days. 1 …

Biden and Modi pledge to deepen ties in talks ahead of G20 summit
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden and Modi pledge to deepen ties in talks ahead of G20 summit

Al Jazeera  

US and Indian leaders promise support for ‘free, open’ Asia-Pacific region as countries seek to counter rise of China. US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have pledged to deepen ties between their two countries, as the leaders held direct talks ahead of a Group of 20 summit in New Delhi at the weekend. In a joint …

Biden joins Modi warning to Pakistan on militants
1 year, 6 months ago

Biden joins Modi warning to Pakistan on militants

Deccan Chronicle  

WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Thursday joined visiting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in warning Pakistan to crack down on extremists that target New Delhi. In a joint statement issued as Modi paid a state visit to Washington, the two leaders called for action against extremist groups based in Pakistan such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad. "They strongly condemned cross-border …

'If I had a conversation with PM Modi...': Obama, hours before Modi-Biden statement
1 year, 6 months ago

'If I had a conversation with PM Modi...': Obama, hours before Modi-Biden statement

India Today  

Just hours before a joint press statement by US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former US President Barack Obama, in an interview on Thursday, said that Biden should mention the issue of "protection of Muslim minorities" in India, during his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. pic.twitter.com/3LeTtmAiU0 — Supriya Shrinate June 22, 2023 PM ON MINORITIES IN …

OPINION Modi-Biden Bonhomie Fine But Delhi Will Remain in Moscow embrace And Washington with Pakistan Strategic talk by Nayanima basu
1 year, 6 months ago

OPINION Modi-Biden Bonhomie Fine But Delhi Will Remain in Moscow embrace And Washington with Pakistan Strategic talk by Nayanima basu

ABP News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s first state visit to the US looks picture perfect with photos of US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden receiving exquisite Indian gifts from him while hugging each other, but the reality is both countries will remain firmly in each other’s grip as long as China remains their topmost challenge. Whether it is the …

Stage all set for PM Modi's visit to United States
1 year, 7 months ago

Stage all set for PM Modi's visit to United States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after holding talks with India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval and then calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, America’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday held talks with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar ahead of Mr Modi’s visit to the United States next week. Also discussed global strategic developments from the perspective of our partnership.” …

Stage all set for PM Modi's visit to United States
1 year, 7 months ago

Stage all set for PM Modi's visit to United States

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: A day after holding talks with India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval and then calling on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, America’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Wednesday held talks with external affairs minister S. Jaishankar ahead of Mr Modi’s visit to the United States next week. Also discussed global strategic developments from the perspective of our partnership.” …

PM Modi's US visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi's US visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the US this month will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties and some "really big, historic and exciting" announcements are likely to be made on defence cooperation and boosting India's indigenous military industrial base, the Pentagon has said. When Prime Minister Modi comes here to Washington for a State Visit later in the …

PM Modi's U.S. visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon
1 year, 7 months ago

PM Modi's U.S. visit will set new benchmarks for bilateral ties: Pentagon

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the U.S. in June month to set new benchmarks for bilateral ties and big announcements are likely to be made on defence industrial cooperation and boosting India's indigenous military base, the Pentagon has said. “When Prime Minister Modi comes here to Washington for a State Visit later in the month, I think it will …

Pak must ensure terror-free environment: PM Modi on sidelines of G7 meet
1 year, 7 months ago

Pak must ensure terror-free environment: PM Modi on sidelines of G7 meet

India Today  

From relations with China and Pakistan to the Indian economy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a range of issues ahead of the G7 summit in Japan's Hiroshima. On UNSC & SCO When asked about India's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council, PM Modi said, "The credibility of the UN Security Council and its decision-making process …

‘We have important partnership with India,’ US on PM Modi’s upcoming visit
1 year, 8 months ago

‘We have important partnership with India,’ US on PM Modi’s upcoming visit

Live Mint  

The United States is looking forward to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the country, said Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department of State, highlighting the partnership between the two countries. This state visit will be an immense opportunity to talk about a number of shared priorities," said Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the US Department …

India-Pak Tensions Raise Risk of Conflict, Delhi Under Modi Likely to Respond with Force: US Intel
1 year, 10 months ago

India-Pak Tensions Raise Risk of Conflict, Delhi Under Modi Likely to Respond with Force: US Intel

News 18  

A US intelligence report said on Wednesday that it apprehends increased tension between India and Pakistan and India and China with the possibility of a conflict between them. It also said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is more likely than in the past to respond with military force to Pakistani provocations. New Delhi and Islamabad …

Under PM Modi, India more likely to use military force on Pak provocation: US report
1 year, 10 months ago

Under PM Modi, India more likely to use military force on Pak provocation: US report

India Today  

India is more likely to respond with military force to perceived or real Pakistani provocation under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a US intelligence report. The Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community report states that Pakistan has a long history of supporting anti-India militant groups, adding that under the leadership of PM Modi, India …

DC Edit | Pak an irritant, keep eye on key adversary China
2 years ago

DC Edit | Pak an irritant, keep eye on key adversary China

Deccan Chronicle  

The United States has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for cessation of hostilities and pursuing the path of diplomacy to end the Ukraine war. In the next half century, India may have had to engage with Pakistan in Siachen in 1999 and in more recent times to contend with China’s belligerence and its continued transgression and encroachment in pursuit …

India keen to engage with Taliban regime to tackle humanitarian crisis, claims Ex-Afghan Intelligence Chief
2 years, 1 month ago

India keen to engage with Taliban regime to tackle humanitarian crisis, claims Ex-Afghan Intelligence Chief

India TV News  

Amid the grim situation in war-torn Afghanistan, its former Intelligence Chief believes India is willing to engage with the Taliban to restore normalcy in the debt-ridden country. While speaking at the sidelines of a conference of anti-Taliban Afghan leaders with the United States and European Union representatives, the former intelligence chief asserted that New Delhi exhibited an interest in engaging …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Afghanistan under Taliban | What do non-Taliban leaders expect from India?
2 years, 1 month ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | Afghanistan under Taliban | What do non-Taliban leaders expect from India?

The Hindu  

This week on WorldView- is the Taliban running out of time to keep its promises on inclusive government and women’s rights? Massoud told The Hindu in an interview that the NRF is needed to keep the pressure on the Taliban, and claimed that they have spread their base beyond the Panjshir valley, but did not want to claim territory as …

India, the Taliban, and the Country In Between
2 years, 1 month ago

India, the Taliban, and the Country In Between

The Diplomat  

A year after their takeover of Afghanistan, the Taliban’s system of governance remains marred with controversies spanning from violence against minorities to disregard for women’s rights. Moreover, given its geographical proximity, economic size, military capacity, and robust diplomatic network, India serves as a crucial and palpable component in the Taliban’s quest for internal and external legitimacy. Moreover, according to a …

India's Taliban Outreach: Should India Review Its Strategy with Afghanistan?
2 years, 4 months ago

India's Taliban Outreach: Should India Review Its Strategy with Afghanistan?

The Quint  

The summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation taking place this week in Samarkand in Uzbekistan have Afghanistan as a major topic on the agenda. India has to work with countries like Russia, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Iran to ensure peace and security both within and outside Afghanistan. The entry of another close ally of India – the UAE – into Afghan affairs …

Dealing with Taliban: Why India must tread with caution in Afghanistan
2 years, 6 months ago

Dealing with Taliban: Why India must tread with caution in Afghanistan

Firstpost  

Taliban may at the moment want to project their distance from Islamabad, but their umbilical cord is attached to Rawalpindi, and it would be foolhardy to overlook this fact Reports emanating from Kabul, indicate that India has ‘reopened’ its embassy in Afghanistan, thereby becoming the 15th country to do so. The primary objective behind this undue haste appears to be …

India has a set of interests when it comes to engaging with the Taliban regime, says US
2 years, 7 months ago

India has a set of interests when it comes to engaging with the Taliban regime, says US

Firstpost  

The template behind India’s engagement with the Taliban is based on India’s historic ties with Afghanistan, India’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Arindam Bagchi has said Washington: New Delhi has a set of interests when it comes to engaging with the Taliban regime, the United States said on Monday, days after the first-ever Indian delegation visited Kabul since the hardline group took …

Gradual engagement: The Hindu Editorial on India-Taliban ties
2 years, 7 months ago

Gradual engagement: The Hindu Editorial on India-Taliban ties

The Hindu  

India’s decision to send a diplomatic delegation to Kabul to meet with Taliban officials shows a marked difference from the policy New Delhi took in the 1990s when the Sunni Islamist group was in power in Afghanistan. But this time, Afghanistan’s internal situation and the regional dynamics seem to be different, prompting many neighbouring countries to adopt a more constructive …

Indian officials hold first talks with Taliban in Afghanistan
2 years, 7 months ago

Indian officials hold first talks with Taliban in Afghanistan

Al Jazeera  

Bilateral ties and humanitarian aid discussed in the first such visit to Kabul since the group took control of Kabul last year. A team of Indian officials has met the acting foreign minister of Afghanistan to discuss bilateral ties and humanitarian aid, the Taliban said, in what was the first such visit to Kabul since the group took control of …

India Important Stakeholder in Afghanistan, Nothing Can Change It: NSA Ajit Doval in Dushanbe
2 years, 7 months ago

India Important Stakeholder in Afghanistan, Nothing Can Change It: NSA Ajit Doval in Dushanbe

News 18  

“India was and is an important stakeholder in Afghanistan. Nothing can change this,” said National Security Adviser Ajit Doval as the NSAs of Tajikistan, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and China met in Dushanbe on Friday. Since August 2021, India has already provided 17,000 MT of wheat out of a total commitment of 50,000 MT, 5,00,000 doses of Covaxin, …

India Can Reclaim Stakes in Afghanistan, Says Anas Haqqani to News18 in Global Exclusive Interview
2 years, 7 months ago

India Can Reclaim Stakes in Afghanistan, Says Anas Haqqani to News18 in Global Exclusive Interview

News 18  

Afghanistan is battling a slew of predicaments, particularly since last year’s Taliban takeover, even as India watches with concern. Speaking to CNN-News18 in a global exclusive interview, key Taliban leader Anas Haqqani made it clear that his regime is keen to resume relations with India. While the number of bombings has dropped across the country since the Taliban seized power …

Anand K. Sahay | Is India doing a rethink on role in Afghanistan?
2 years, 8 months ago

Anand K. Sahay | Is India doing a rethink on role in Afghanistan?

Deccan Chronicle  

Since India evacuated its mission in Afghanistan once the Taliban retook Kabul in August 2021, practically under American aegis, after what came to be called the Taliban’s Doha “negotiations” with the United States, New Delhi is evidently doing a rethink. When the nearly 200-strong Indian mission in Kabul was being evacuated in a hurry following the re-capture of Afghanistan by …

PM Modi congratulates Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif
2 years, 9 months ago

PM Modi congratulates Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif on Monday, with a message of peace in a region “free of terror”. In a speech to the National Assembly a few hours earlier, Mr. Sharif had said that Pakistan desires good ties with India, which is “not possible without the resolution of the Kashmir dispute”. In an hour-long speech …

Amid Ukraine crisis, Delhi receives a flurry of NATO allies and Quad partners
2 years, 9 months ago

Amid Ukraine crisis, Delhi receives a flurry of NATO allies and Quad partners

The Hindu  

Amidst a global call by NATO countries and western allies to join sanctions against Russia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to hold back–to–back summits with Quad partners, including an in–person summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday and a virtual summit with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday. Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland …

Terrorists Should Not Get Support from Afghan Soil, Sanctuaries Based in Region: India at UNSC
2 years, 10 months ago

Terrorists Should Not Get Support from Afghan Soil, Sanctuaries Based in Region: India at UNSC

News 18  

Voicing serious concerns about the continued presence of Al-Qaeda and increase in recruitment to the Islamic State-Khorasan, India has stressed on the need to see concrete progress in ensuring that UN-proscribed terrorists and entities do not get any kind of support either from Afghan soil or from sanctuaries based in the region, a veiled reference to Pakistan. Speaking at the …

Six months of Taliban rule
2 years, 10 months ago

Six months of Taliban rule

Hindustan Times  

One of the most dramatic changes brought about by the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan six months ago is a sharp reduction in violence. At least half the population of around 39 million is facing starvation, hundreds of thousands have fled to escape reprisals by the Taliban, hundreds of former officials and security personnel have been killed and many more rounded …

US special envoy for Afghanistan on India visit, meets NSA and foreign secretary
3 years, 1 month ago

US special envoy for Afghanistan on India visit, meets NSA and foreign secretary

Hindustan Times  

Thomas West, the newly appointed United States special representative for Afghanistan reached New Delhi on Tuesday, and called on National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla to discuss current developments in the war-torn country now governed by a Taliban-led regime. Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla meets US special representative for Afghanistan, Thomas West “Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla …

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India and Pakistan meetings on Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

Worldview with Suhasini Haidar | India and Pakistan meetings on Afghanistan

The Hindu  

This week, Delhi hosted the Regional Security Dialogue with 7 other regional players, including Russia, Iran and five central Asian countries. Islamabad hosted the Troika Plus meeting with Security Council members U.S., Russia and China, and had them meet the Taliban acting Foreign Minister. Russia was the only country to send delegates to both meetings, China and Pakistan declined to …

Undefined role: On India-Afghanistan bilateral relations
3 years, 2 months ago

Undefined role: On India-Afghanistan bilateral relations

The Hindu  

By holding the Third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan, chaired by NSA Ajit Doval this week, New Delhi has sent out three strong messages: one, that it wishes to remain an important and engaged player in the future of Afghanistan; second, that with the exit of U.S.-NATO troops, the ideal solution to the situation is through consensus in Afghanistan’s extended …

Why Delhi Declaration on Afghanistan matters. It has a Pakistan connection
3 years, 2 months ago

Why Delhi Declaration on Afghanistan matters. It has a Pakistan connection

India Today  

The Taliban have welcomed the ‘Delhi Declaration’ on Afghanistan after India hosted seven countries from its neighbourhood to discuss the situation in the geo-strategically significant country. The fact that NSA Ajit Doval held a meeting of his counterparts from seven other countries spells out a clear shift in India’s position on Afghanistan from development-oriented to counter-terrorism for securing India’s domestic …

NSAs Meet in Delhi: Nations Reiterate 'Strong Support for Peaceful, Secure and Stable Afghanistan'
3 years, 2 months ago

NSAs Meet in Delhi: Nations Reiterate 'Strong Support for Peaceful, Secure and Stable Afghanistan'

News 18  

NSA Meet in Delhi: India on Wednesday hosted the third edition of the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan, two months after the Taliban took control of Kabul. In his opening remarks, Doval said, “I welcome you all for the Delhi regional security dialogue on Afghanistan. Ahead of a regional security dialogue on Afghanistan, Doval and his Uzbek counterpart Victor …

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