India, Kyrgyzstan hold first strategic dialogue, discuss Afghanistan
3 years, 1 month ago

India, Kyrgyzstan hold first strategic dialogue, discuss Afghanistan

India Today  

India and Kyrgyzstan held their first strategic dialogue on Tuesday in New Delhi and agreed to enhance security and defence cooperation to address common threats and challenges faced by both countries arising out of the situation in Afghanistan. The Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic, Lieutenant General Marat Imankulov, met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in New Delhi for the first India-Kyrgyzstan strategic dialogue. The two sides held discussions on threats and challenges faced by both countries as well as the regional security environment with special reference to Afghanistan, a statement said. The two sides welcomed the similarity of views on these matters, and agreed upon steps to enhance bilateral security cooperation between the relevant bodies, including in the fields of counter-terrorism, combating radicalisation, narcotics control and defence cooperation.

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In a first, India holds talks with Taliban; MEA official meets Mullah Omar’s son in Kabul
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

NSA Ajit Doval, Chinese counterpart meet, vow to rebuild India-China ties
3 months, 1 week ago

NSA Ajit Doval, Chinese counterpart meet, vow to rebuild India-China ties

India Today  

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Thursday met with Wang Yi, a member of the Communist Party of China, on the sidelines of the BRICS National Security Advisers meeting. NSA Doval underscored the importance of maintaining peace and tranquillity along the border, stressing that a stable LAC is a prerequisite for restoring normalcy in the broader bilateral relationship. In addition …

NSA Doval, America's Sullivan Discuss Global Peace, Security In First Call Since PM Modi's Russia Visit
5 months, 1 week ago

NSA Doval, America's Sullivan Discuss Global Peace, Security In First Call Since PM Modi's Russia Visit

News 18  

Indian National Security Advisor on Friday spoke to US NSA Jake Sullivan and discussed upcoming high-level engagements under the Quad framework. Doval and Sullivan vowed to further advance India-US relations while highlighting that the bilateral relationship was built on shared values and common strategic and security interests. “The NSAs agreed to work closely to further advance India-US relations, which are …

Afghan common ground in India-Russia relations
5 months, 2 weeks 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 …

NSA Ajit Doval raises Sikh radicalisation concerns with UK counterpart
7 months, 2 weeks ago

NSA Ajit Doval raises Sikh radicalisation concerns with UK counterpart

Hindustan Times  

UK national security advisor Tim Barrow on Thursday held discussions with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval during his two-day visit. During the meeting, NSA Ajit Doval expressed concerns over rising Sikh radicalisation in Britain and the need for the UK government to rein in the Khalistani elements. Read: NSA Ajit Doval explains why Indian civilisation is one of oldest and …

UK NSA meets Ajit Doval and Jaishankar, security, technology, regional affairs on top agenda
7 months, 2 weeks ago

UK NSA meets Ajit Doval and Jaishankar, security, technology, regional affairs on top agenda

India TV News  

UK National Security Advisor Tim Barrow engaged in discussions with his Indian counterpart Ajit Doval during his two-day visit, starting Thursday. Barrow's visit to India, spanning two days, included participation in a high-level dialogue led by the NSAs of both nations, with the objective of deepening cooperation across various domains, including security, technology, and regional affairs. Tim Barrow also meets …

NSA Ajit Doval meets counterparts during security meet in Russia
8 months ago

NSA Ajit Doval meets counterparts during security meet in Russia

Hindustan Times  

India will continue cooperating with other stakeholders to counter terror funding and the misuse of information and communication technologies by terrorists and criminals, National Security Adviser Ajit Doval said on Wednesday. NSA Ajit Doval meets Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation, Nikolai Patrushev, on the sidelines of the XII International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for …

NSA Doval meets Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in St Petersburg, discusses bilateral ties
8 months ago

NSA Doval meets Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in St Petersburg, discusses bilateral ties

India TV News  

St Petersburg: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Wednesday met his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev on the sidelines of the 12th International Meeting of High Ranking Officials Responsible for Security Matters in Russia's St Petersburg. Earlier in April, Doval met Patrushev on the sidelines of the 19th annual meeting of the secretaries of security councils of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization …

India-Taliban Ties: 'Modi Govt A Key Player In The Great Game In Afghanistan' | South Asia Diary
9 months, 1 week 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 asks U.S. to probe pro-Khalistani groups
9 months, 3 weeks ago

India asks U.S. to probe pro-Khalistani groups

The Hindu  

India raised its demand that pro-Khalistani outfits in the U.S. be investigated for instigating violence against India, as senior officials met for the India-U.S. The Indian delegation was led by Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla and the U.S. delegation was led by Kristie Canegallo, Acting Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security According to the statement, the two sides also …

India, other countries attend regional conclave organised by Taliban in Kabul
10 months, 3 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
10 months, 3 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 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 …

India constitutes high-level enquiry committee to probe US concerns on criminal nexus
1 year ago

India constitutes high-level enquiry committee to probe US concerns on criminal nexus

India TV News  

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday said that it has constituted a high-level enquiry committee to look into all relevant aspects regarding the concerns shared by the United States on the nexus between organised criminals, terrorists, gun runners and others. "In this context, it is informed that on 18 November 2023, the Government of India constituted a high-level enquiry …

US and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks
1 year, 1 month ago

US and India reaffirm security ties as their top diplomats and defense officials hold talks

Associated Press  

NEW DELHI — India and the U.S. underlined their commitment to boosting security ties Friday as their top diplomats and defense chiefs met to discuss regional security, China and the wars in Ukraine and Gaza. Blinken said the U.S. and India were continuing to “deepen our collaboration on everything from emerging technologies to defense to people-to-people ties” and align diplomacy …

India offers help to Central Asian states to fight terror, takes a dig at Pak
1 year, 2 months ago

India offers help to Central Asian states to fight terror, takes a dig at Pak

Live Mint  

India has offered its assistance to Central Asian states to tackle terrorism, drug trafficking and to build defences against cyber threats as part of measures to bolster cooperation and connectivity with the strategic region, Hindustan Times reported Tuesday. India will work closely with Central Asian states to help them build defences against cyber threats and create a secure cyber ecosystem, …

Terrorism unjustifiable regardless of motivation, continues to pose threat to international peace: NSA Doval
1 year, 2 months ago

Terrorism unjustifiable regardless of motivation, continues to pose threat to international peace: NSA Doval

India TV News  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday said that terrorism is “unjustifiable” regardless of its motivation or cause while also highlighting that it continues to constitute one of the most serious threats to international peace. Doval addressed a conclave of NSAs of India and central Asian countries in Kazakhstan, and offered a fully funded capacity building programmes by New Delhi …

India examining Afghan Embassy's communication on closing down: Sources
1 year, 2 months ago

India examining Afghan Embassy's communication on closing down: Sources

India Today  

The authenticity of the Afghan Embassy's purported communications on shutting down operations in India are being examined, sources said on Friday. The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi has purportedly issued a message on the issue, the contents of which are being examined by New Delhi. "This is in the context of a steady departure of diplomats to third countries reportedly …

'India is not Russia': US NSA on 'pass' to New Delhi over 'economic support' to Moscow
1 year, 3 months ago

'India is not Russia': US NSA on 'pass' to New Delhi over 'economic support' to Moscow

India TV News  

India “is not Russia”, and China has its own set of problems, a top United States official said, stressing that all those are taken into context by Washington while dealing with respective countries. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan made the remark when asked about the Joe Biden administration giving a “pass” to India and China, especially in terms of …

Respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity must: NSA Doval at Jeddah conference on Ukraine
1 year, 4 months ago

Respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity must: NSA Doval at Jeddah conference on Ukraine

The Hindu  

August 06, 2023 02:23 pm | Updated August 09, 2023 05:57 pm IST - New Delhi Dialogue and diplomacy are the only way forward for peaceful resolution of the Ukraine crisis, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said at a conference in Jeddah while underlining the need for upholding sovereignty and territorial integrity by all states without exception. The two-day meeting …

Russia-Ukraine war: NSA Ajit Doval says, ’India promotes dialogue, diplomacy’
1 year, 4 months ago

Russia-Ukraine war: NSA Ajit Doval says, ’India promotes dialogue, diplomacy’

Live Mint  

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, who is in Jeddah at present, said that India has regularly engaged both Russia and Ukraine since the beginning of the conflict at the highest levels. During a two-day conference on the Ukraine crisis in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Doval reportedly said, "India supports the global order based on principles enshrined in UN Charter and international …

India a willing partner to find solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict: NSA Ajit Doval
1 year, 4 months ago

India a willing partner to find solution to Russia-Ukraine conflict: NSA Ajit Doval

Deccan Chronicle  

Jeddah: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Saturday said India remains an active, willing partner to find a lasting, comprehensive solution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. NSA Doval on Saturday arrived in Jeddah to participate in a summit of national security advisers and other officials being hosted by Saudi Arabia to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. The NSA meeting on Ukraine …

NSA Ajit Doval meets UK counterpart, raises issue of extremist elements threatening Indian officials
1 year, 5 months ago

NSA Ajit Doval meets UK counterpart, raises issue of extremist elements threatening Indian officials

India TV News  

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Friday called on UK counterpart Tim Barrow, as both discussed strategic India-UK ties among other issues. During the meeting, Doval raised the issue of extremist elements in UK threatening Indian officials, sources said. The Indian side raised the issue of the extremist elements in UK threatening individual officers of the Indian High Commission …

Aakar Patel | What's our actual national security doctrine? Can Doval spell it out?
1 year, 5 months ago

Aakar Patel | What's our actual national security doctrine? Can Doval spell it out?

Deccan Chronicle  

National security has been described as the “ability of a State to cater for the protection and defence of its citizenry” and of a “country’s ability to protect itself from the threat of violence or attack”. To understand New India’s national security doctrine, one has to look at what is called the “Doval Doctrine”, named after the national security adviser. …

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, …

Uzbekistan, which once backed anti-Taliban forces, is now betting on engagement
1 year, 7 months ago

Uzbekistan, which once backed anti-Taliban forces, is now betting on engagement

The Hindu  

In the late 1990s, when the Taliban were in power in Kabul, Uzbekistan, along with Tajikistan, Russia, India and others, supported the anti-Taliban United Front that had controlled parts of northern Afghanistan. Tashkent meet Last month, Uzbekistan hosted a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Afghanistan’s neighbouring countries in Samarkand, in which the Taliban Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, also …

Afghan’s territory shouldn’t be used for sheltering terrorism: India
1 year, 9 months ago

Afghan’s territory shouldn’t be used for sheltering terrorism: India

Live Mint  

On Thursday, India made a statement that Afghanistan's land should not be utilized for the purposes of harboring, instructing, organizing, or financing terrorist operations. During the United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, Ruchira Kamboj, India's permanent representative to the UN, conveyed, "India expects that the territory of Afghanistan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing terrorist …

Ajit Doval discusses ‘Afghanistan’s situation’ with Putin. Key takeaways
1 year, 10 months ago

Ajit Doval discusses ‘Afghanistan’s situation’ with Putin. Key takeaways

Live Mint  

India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval held extensive bilateral talks with his Russian counterpart Nikolai Patrushev in Moscow this week at Moscow, according to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs. "NSA Ajit Doval also called on the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and had wide-ranging discussions on bilateral and regional issues," the MEA said. NSA Doval …

NSA’s trips hold key global clues
1 year, 10 months ago

NSA’s trips hold key global clues

Hindustan Times  

The last few weeks were a busy one for national security adviser Ajit Doval, who stopped by two of the world’s most important political capitals to forge critical initiatives and underline India’s priorities. Mr Doval first travelled to the United States late last month for a meeting with his American counterpart, Jake Sullivan, to flesh out the Initiative on Critical …

Afghanistan: BIG steps proposed at Moscow NSA meet
1 year, 10 months ago

Afghanistan: BIG steps proposed at Moscow NSA meet

Firstpost  

Issues of international security with an emphasis on resolving the situation in Afghanistan were discussed during the consultations Moscow: The National Security Advisors of India, Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, China, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan have taken several key decisions regarding Afghanistan at the Fifth Multilateral Consultations of Secretaries of Security Councils on Afghanistan held in Moscow. Issues of international security …

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, …

India-Kabul Ties: As Taliban & Pakistan Draw Swords, Can Delhi Maintain Stand?
1 year, 11 months ago

India-Kabul Ties: As Taliban & Pakistan Draw Swords, Can Delhi Maintain Stand?

The Quint  

The inroads that ISIS-KP were making into Afghanistan, had alarmed Russia, and the Central Asian countries, which had many of their citizens flock to Syria and Iraq to join the terror group there, and with the ascendancy of Taliban 2.0 becoming imminent, they established ties with the UN-proscribed group much before the Doha Agreements. Moscow, Beijing, Tehran, Ashkhabad had all …

Russia and India can help in intra-Afghan dialogue: Zamir Kabulov
1 year, 11 months ago

Russia and India can help in intra-Afghan dialogue: Zamir Kabulov

The Hindu  

Russian Special Presidential Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov is one of the most distinguished diplomats of Kremlin with vast experience in Afghan affairs stretching from the 1980s till now. Can the international community or even the members of the Moscow Format of consultations on Afghanistan trust Taliban to be a responsible partner to contain international terrorism? I would like to …

Russia, India can help in reviving intra-Afghan dialogue: Russian Special Representative Zamir Kabulov
2 years ago

Russia, India can help in reviving intra-Afghan dialogue: Russian Special Representative Zamir Kabulov

The Hindu  

Russia and India can play a role in reviving the “intra-Afghan dialogue” if the Taliban requests such assistance, said the Russian Special Representative for Afghanistan Zamir Kabulov in an exclusive interview with The Hindu. Mr. Kabulov gave a broad impression of Russia’s position regarding the Taliban and said, “The objective reality is that the Taliban controls almost all the territory …

At UNSC meet on Afghanistan, India delivers a sharp message on Pakistan role
2 years ago

At UNSC meet on Afghanistan, India delivers a sharp message on Pakistan role

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The days when Afghanistan was used by others as “strategic depth” are over and the world community must ensure that Afghan soil is not used by United Nations -designated terror groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed for planning terrorist acts, a top Indian diplomat has said. Sanjay Varma, secretary in the external affairs ministry Though Sanjay Varma, secretary …

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 …

Maiden India-Central Asia NSA meet seeks joint action against terrorism, warns Afghan soil maybe used to spread terror
2 years ago

Maiden India-Central Asia NSA meet seeks joint action against terrorism, warns Afghan soil maybe used to spread terror

Firstpost  

The meeting of NSAs helmed by India comes at a time when India and Central Asian countries are marking the 30th anniversary of diplomatic and bilateral relations in trade, economy, security and defence New Delhi: The National Security Advisers of India and other Central Asian countries on Tuesday urged for collective action against terrorism, terror-financing and underscored that countries like …

In Kabul, India takes a soft step
2 years ago

In Kabul, India takes a soft step

Hindustan Times  

When Kabul fell to the rampaging Taliban force last year, India faced a difficult choice. Still, in the aftermath of an earthquake in Afghanistan earlier this year, India quietly moved to establish a small diplomatic presence in the restive country while continuing to help its citizens with humanitarian efforts. As the report indicated, India’s presence in Afghanistan remains a sensitive …

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 joins Moscow talks for inclusive government in Kabul
2 years, 1 month ago

India joins Moscow talks for inclusive government in Kabul

The Hindu  

India joined the latest meeting of the ‘Moscow format consultations on Afghanistan’ that was held on Wednesday in the Russian capital. The Moscow format — one of the several dialogue platforms on Afghanistan — which began before the Taliban takeover of Kabul, consists of Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan and India. “During the meeting, the participants …

India's Taliban Outreach: Should India Review Its Strategy with Afghanistan?
2 years, 3 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 …

India voices support for Russia-Ukraine talks
2 years, 4 months ago

India voices support for Russia-Ukraine talks

The Hindu  

Expressing India’s concern on the situation in Ukraine, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Wednesday that New Delhi supports talks between Russia and Ukraine to resolve the crisis. During the exchange of pleasantries with Russian Defence Minister Sergey Shoigu in the morning, Mr. Singh conveyed his “deep appreciation and thanks” for arresting in Moscow a terrorist who was planning attacks …

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 …

Afghanistan Needs India’s Help to Secure Peace: Taliban Interior Minister Haqqani - News18
2 years, 4 months ago

Afghanistan Needs India’s Help to Secure Peace: Taliban Interior Minister Haqqani - News18

News 18  

Just two days before the death of most wanted terrorist Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri – the mastermind of September 11, 2001 attacks — CNN-News18 spoke exclusively to chief of Haqqani network and interior minister of Afghanistan Sirajuddin Haqqani, around 1 km from Sherpur location where Zawahiri was killed in a US drone strike. Afghanistan’s interior minister Sirajuddin Haqqani in an …

Dealing with Taliban: Why India must tread with caution in Afghanistan
2 years, 5 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 …

Making sense of New Delhi’s Taliban rapprochement
2 years, 5 months ago

Making sense of New Delhi’s Taliban rapprochement

The Hindu  

The Pakistan-led coalition’s success and luck in toppling a United States-supported constitutional order in Afghanistan has brought to surface unexpected developments. Editorial | Gradual engagement: On India-Taliban ties However, Delhi’s flirtation with the Taliban raises a number of pertinent questions: What are India’s key strategic interests in Afghanistan? The Taliban’s victory realised two important ideological and strategic goals of militant …

India has a set of interests when it comes to engaging with the Taliban regime, says US
2 years, 6 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 …

Manish Tewari | Does India have strategic interests in Afghanistan?
2 years, 6 months ago

Manish Tewari | Does India have strategic interests in Afghanistan?

Deccan Chronicle  

At a recent regional security dialogue on Afghanistan, India’s national security adviser Ajit Doval stated, “India was and is an important stakeholder in Afghanistan. Special relationship with the people of Afghanistan over centuries will guide India's approach, nothing can change this.” Reports suggest that the national security adviser also underscored the fact that India continues to stand with the Afghan …

India’s engagement with Taliban should redefine Tajikistan relationship
2 years, 6 months ago

India’s engagement with Taliban should redefine Tajikistan relationship

Hindustan Times  

The Narendra Modi government’s swift move to offer humanitarian assistance and development cooperation to the Taliban regime in Afghanistan by sending an official delegation to Kabul clearly has sent shock waves in the neighbourhood of the Islamic Emirate. After the Taliban takeover of Kabul, Tajikistan under its authoritarian ruler Emomali Rahmon conducted military drills near its over 1300 km border …

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