‘Unbecoming’: India Slams Pak’s Refusal to Attend Afghanistan Meet, Condemns ‘Spoiler’ Jibe
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Unbecoming’: India Slams Pak’s Refusal to Attend Afghanistan Meet, Condemns ‘Spoiler’ Jibe

News 18  

India has expressed anguish over Pakistan NSA Moeed Yusuf’s refusal to attend a conference on Afghanistan, scheduled to be held in New Delhi on November 10, CNN-News18 has learnt. Sources also said the choice of words calling India the “spoiler” is also indicative of the tough stand they have taken. A spoiler cannot try to become a peacemaker.” Yusuf was speaking to the media following a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Secretary of Security Council Lt Gen. Viktor Makhmudov, who was in Islamabad for the Establishment of a Joint Security Commission with Pakistan. India had been planning to hold a meeting on Afghanistan earlier too, but the plan went into cold storage due to the pandemic and later due to the country’s takeover by the Taliban.

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Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media
1 year, 7 months ago

Taliban FM to meet Pakistan, China foreign ministers: Media

Al Jazeera  

Taliban’s interim foreign minister gets UN clearance to travel for meeting with counterparts in Pakistan. A United Nations Security Council committee has agreed to allow the Taliban’s interim foreign minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, to travel to Pakistan from Afghanistan to meet with Pakistani and Chinese counterparts, according to news reports. The Reuters news agency reported on Monday that Pakistan’s …

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 …

China's Special Envoy on Afghanistan Visits India, Holds Talks with Senior Official from MEA
2 years, 4 months ago

China's Special Envoy on Afghanistan Visits India, Holds Talks with Senior Official from MEA

News 18  

China’s Special Envoy for Afghanistan Yue Xiaoyong paid a quiet visit to India this week during which he held talks with a senior Indian official on ways to ensure peace and stability in the war-torn country. People familiar with the development said on Friday that the Chinese envoy held wide-ranging talks with the external affairs ministry’s point person for Afghanistan …

Morning digest: March 30, 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

Morning digest: March 30, 2022

The Hindu  

Ahead of Lavrov’s arrival, U.S. to send Deputy NSA to India Just ahead of Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s visit to India this week, the Biden administration is sending its chief strategist on sanctions against Russia for the war in Ukraine, Deputy National Security Adviser Daleep Singh. “The recently signed maritime security pacts with the Government of India will not …

K.C. Singh | Tackling Taliban-run Af: Difficult path lies ahead
3 years, 1 month ago

K.C. Singh | Tackling Taliban-run Af: Difficult path lies ahead

Deccan Chronicle  

At the third regional meeting of national security advisers or secretaries on Afghanistan, that was held in New Delhi earlier this week, the absence of both Pakistan and China underscored the lack of regional unanimity in dealing with the developments in that country in the aftermath of the capture of power by the Taliban around three months ago. Russia has …

Pakistan skipping Delhi Security Dialogue shows its attitude on issues concerning Afghanistan, says India
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan skipping Delhi Security Dialogue shows its attitude on issues concerning Afghanistan, says India

Firstpost  

National Security Advisers or Secretaries of the Security Council of five Central Asian countries attended the security dialogue and adopted Delhi declaration New Delhi: India on Thursday took a dig at Pakistan for not attending Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan, stating that skipping such an important meeting shows its approach towards issues concerning Afghanistan. Skipping such an important meeting …

After skipping India's security dialogue on Afghanistan, China to attend Pakistan's Troika Plus meet
3 years, 1 month ago

After skipping India's security dialogue on Afghanistan, China to attend Pakistan's Troika Plus meet

India TV News  

China said on Wednesday that it will attend a meeting on Afghanistan convened by its all-weather ally Pakistan, after skipping a security dialogue hosted by India on the situation in the war-torn country, citing "scheduling reasons". Asked whether China would attend the meeting in Islamabad, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told a media briefing here that "China supports Pakistan …

After skipping India's security dialogue on Afghanistan, China to attend Pakistan’s Troika Plus meet
3 years, 1 month ago

After skipping India's security dialogue on Afghanistan, China to attend Pakistan’s Troika Plus meet

Firstpost  

Pakistan will host senior diplomats from the US, China and Russia in Islamabad on Thursday to discuss the situation in neighbouring Afghanistan Beijing: China said on Wednesday that it will attend a meeting on Afghanistan convened by its all-weather ally Pakistan, after skipping a security dialogue hosted by India on the situation in the war-torn country, citing “scheduling reasons”. Asked …

NSA Meet in Delhi a Key Step in India’s Quest to Regain Relevance in Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

NSA Meet in Delhi a Key Step in India’s Quest to Regain Relevance in Afghanistan

News 18  

The Regional Security Dialogue in New Delhi brought together the National Security Advisors of seven important regional players—Russia, Iran, and the five Central Asian ‘stans—all with serious stakes in the stability and security of Afghanistan. By throwing its hat in the ring, India is signalling that she isn’t going to just roll over and play dead after the Taliban takeover …

'Pak is the Problem for Afghanistan': Why Neighbour's Refusal to Attend Delhi Dialogue Raises Eyebrows
3 years, 1 month ago

'Pak is the Problem for Afghanistan': Why Neighbour's Refusal to Attend Delhi Dialogue Raises Eyebrows

News 18  

India is hosting the third security dialogue on Afghanistan in Delhi on Wednesday, called the “Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan”. China was extended an invitation but could not make it due to “scheduling issues.” However, it’s the refusal of Pakistan to attend the dialogue that has elicited the sharpest response from government sources. Another source said that the eight …

India hosts NSA-Level meeting on Afghanistan: Keenly watching developments, says Ajit Doval
3 years, 1 month ago

India hosts NSA-Level meeting on Afghanistan: Keenly watching developments, says Ajit Doval

India TV News  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday said that India is keenly watching developments in Afghanistan and called for close consultations, greater cooperation and interaction among the regional countries. Speaking at the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue, Doval said that he is confident that "deliberations will be productive, useful and will contribute to help people of Afghanistan and enhance or collective …

A tale of two meetings: India and Pakistan to hold different conferences on Afghanistan this week
3 years, 1 month ago

A tale of two meetings: India and Pakistan to hold different conferences on Afghanistan this week

The Hindu  

Delhi and Islamabad will hold two parallel tracks on Afghanistan this week — the two meetings sharpening the divide between India and Pakistan and their view of each other’s role in the region. However, while India’s engagement with the new Taliban regime is limited, it has not extended support to the “National Resistance Front” led by Ahmed Masoud, has controlled …

China Follows Pakistan, Refuses to Attend Delhi Security Dialogue on Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

China Follows Pakistan, Refuses to Attend Delhi Security Dialogue on Afghanistan

The Quint  

The People's Republic of China has joined Pakistan in announcing that it shall not attend the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan on Wednesday, November 10, NDTV reported. "Due to scheduling reasons, it is inconvenient for China to attend the meeting," Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said to Chinese media sources in the capital. Other important geopolitical players of …

China, Pakistan to skip Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

China, Pakistan to skip Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan

India TV News  

Pakistan and China have refused to participate in the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan. The dialogue will see National Security Advisors of all Central Asian nations coming together to discuss the prevailing situation in Afghanistan where the Taliban took control after the exit of American forces. They said dealing with the challenges of terrorism, radicalisation, drug trafficking, cross-border movement …

Why India is hosting plurilateral talks of NSAs on Afghanistan now
3 years, 1 month ago

Why India is hosting plurilateral talks of NSAs on Afghanistan now

India Today  

This meeting was supposed to take place in 2020. India is hosting a meeting of national security advisors from Afghanistan's ‘regional’ neighbours on November 10 and 11 on the country’s situation. The two countries that have rejected India’s invitation for talks on Afghanistan are the ones who have emerged as staunch supporters of the Taliban Pakistan and China. The rejection …

Regional NSAs to arrive on Tuesday for dialogue on Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

Regional NSAs to arrive on Tuesday for dialogue on Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Security Czars of Russia, Iran and five Central Asian countries will arrive in Delhi on Tuesday ahead of the “Delhi regional security dialogue” on Afghanistan chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, who will also meet his counterparts bilaterally. Officials involved in the dialogue said the meeting, which Pakistan and China have declined to participate, would seek to share a …

Russia, Central Asia to Attend Afghan Meet in India on Nov 10: Here’s What’s on Table
3 years, 1 month ago

Russia, Central Asia to Attend Afghan Meet in India on Nov 10: Here’s What’s on Table

News 18  

Iran, Russia and all five Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, have confirmed that they will participate in the NSA level meeting on Afghanistan that India is slated to host on November 10. While Pakistan outrightly rejected India’s invitation, China said it is unable to attend due to “scheduling issues”, but will maintain communication on Afghanistan …

Explained | Why is Delhi holding an NSA meet on Afghanistan?
3 years, 1 month ago

Explained | Why is Delhi holding an NSA meet on Afghanistan?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Nearly three months after the Taliban takeover of Kabul, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will host a meeting of NSAs in the neighbourhood on November 10 to discuss Afghanistan’s future and how to deal with threats to security emanating from developments there. Confirmations have been received from all but China and Pakistan, and while Indian officials …

‘Pak. decision not to attend NSAs’ meet unfortunate’
3 years, 1 month ago

‘Pak. decision not to attend NSAs’ meet unfortunate’

The Hindu  

Pakistan’s non-participation in the upcoming regional conference of the National Security Advisers reflects the country’s mindset regarding Afghanistan, said an informed source on Friday. Its media comments against India are an unsuccessful attempt to deflect attention from its pernicious role in Afghanistan,” said the official regarding Pakistan’s non-participation in the conference which will be attended by the NSAs of all …

Pakistan NSA Moeed Yusuf not to attend Indian meet on Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

Pakistan NSA Moeed Yusuf not to attend Indian meet on Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Calling India a “spoiler” in Afghanistan, Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf said he would not accept the Modi government’s invitation to the meeting of regional security chiefs being organised in Delhi next week. Mr. Yusuf was speaking to the Pakistani media after a meeting with Uzbekistan’s Secretary of the Security Council Lt. Gen. Viktor Makhmudov, who was in Islamabad …

Will not travel to India for conference on Afghanistan: Pakistan NSA
3 years, 1 month ago

Will not travel to India for conference on Afghanistan: Pakistan NSA

India Today  

Pakistan National Security Advisor Moeed Yusuf on Tuesday said he would not travel to India for an upcoming conference on Afghanistan on November 10 as he dismissed India's role as a "peacemaker" in the war-torn neighbouring nation. Talking to reporters here, Yusuf said that he will not travel to India to attend the conference hosted by India on Afghanistan on …

India offered humanitarian assistance to Afghans, Taliban say after 2nd meeting
3 years, 2 months ago

India offered humanitarian assistance to Afghans, Taliban say after 2nd meeting

India Today  

The Taliban have said India offered extensive humanitarian assistance to the Afghans in its second official meeting with the Indian side on the sidelines of the Moscow Format meet. The Indian side finally expressed readiness to provide extensive humanitarian assistance to the Afghans.” This is the second such bilateral meeting after Indian envoy to Qatar, Ambassador Deepak Mittal met Afghanistan …

India invites key stakeholders including Pakistan for NSA meet on Afghanistan
3 years, 2 months ago

India invites key stakeholders including Pakistan for NSA meet on Afghanistan

India Today  

India has proposed to host an in-person meet of the National Security Advisors on Afghanistan in Delhi in November. Meanwhile, India will participate in the Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan on October 20, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. On any humanitarian assistance India is extending or has extended to Afghanistan, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Arindam Bagchi …

India to attend Moscow Format meet on Afghanistan on Oct 20: MEA
3 years, 2 months ago

India to attend Moscow Format meet on Afghanistan on Oct 20: MEA

India Today  

India has got an invite for the Moscow Format meeting on Afghanistan on October 20 and it will participate in the deliberations, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday. READ: Complicated and sensitive issue: MEA says there is no update on resuming flights to Afghanistan Asked about the meeting, Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said, "We have …

'Observer' India must engage with Iran, China over Taliban to safeguard its interests: Fareed Zakaria
3 years, 3 months ago

'Observer' India must engage with Iran, China over Taliban to safeguard its interests: Fareed Zakaria

India Today  

India has mostly been an observer of the stunning developments in Afghanistan from the Taliban blitz to the US’s exit and now the government formation. Speaking to India Today TV, Fareed Zakaria said, “India does not have a forward-looking foreign policy that is designed to have some control over its external environment, to shape that environment and make it conducive …

First India-Taliban meet takes place in Doha, discussions held over safety of Indian nationals
3 years, 3 months ago

First India-Taliban meet takes place in Doha, discussions held over safety of Indian nationals

India Today  

Indian Ambassador to Qatar, Deepak Mittal, met head of Taliban's political office Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai in Doha on Tuesday and held discussions on safety, security and early return of Indian nationals stranded in Afghanistan. Taliban want 'good ties' with India Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid told India Today on Monday that India is an important country in the region and …

We don't want to be part of rivalry between India, Pakistan: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part III
3 years, 4 months ago

We don't want to be part of rivalry between India, Pakistan: Taliban spokesperson | Exclusive - Part III

India Today  

Claims that the Taliban is enjoying Pakistan's support are baseless, Taliban spokesperson Mohammad Suhail Shaheen told India Today from Doha in Qatar. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Mohammad Suhail Shaheen also said that the Taliban does not want to be part of the rivalry between India and Pakistan. READ: Talks with India can be held on 'condition of …

Russia skips inviting India to crucial meet on Afghanistan; China, Pak, US invited
3 years, 4 months ago

Russia skips inviting India to crucial meet on Afghanistan; China, Pak, US invited

India Today  

Russia has not invited India to a crucial meeting on Afghanistan that it has convened in Qatar. When asked about not being invited to this meeting after initial positive indications, the Ministry of External Affairs sought to downplay the issue and said New Delhi engages with Russia on regular basis on Afghanistan. WHY THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD The meeting …

India not part of Russian meet on Afghanistan
3 years, 9 months ago

India not part of Russian meet on Afghanistan

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of U.S. plans for a United Nations regional conference on Afghanistan, Russia has announced it will hold a conference of special envoys from the U.S., China, and Pakistan, along with representatives of the Afghanistan government, Taliban and other senior Afghan leaders next week. “A regular meeting of the expanded ‘troika’ is scheduled for March 18 in …

Anand K. Sahay | Afghan challenges for India & Taliban factor
3 years, 10 months ago

Anand K. Sahay | Afghan challenges for India & Taliban factor

Deccan Chronicle  

In the Afghanistan context, the present juncture can be characterised as the twilight hour embedding the deepest uncertainty. India’s interest has lately been underlined in spite of the unsettling political and military situation in Afghanistan, which may well permit the return of the Taliban to the seat of power in Kabul. Whether the Taliban’s recapture of Kabul comes to pass …

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