India reaffirms ‘longstanding ties’ with Afghanistan
In the last few months and over a year now, we have had several engagements and several ministerial visits from Afghanistan, says Randhir Jaiswal
The Indian government has reaffirmed its "longstanding ties" with Afghanistan and its people as the nation prepares to mark the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's takeover of Kabul. Speaking at a media briefing, Randhir Jaiswal, Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, highlighted recent engagements and ministerial visits from Afghanistan to India, which he said have strengthened cooperation in development, trade, and connectivity.
Jaiswal emphasized the importance of maintaining these ties with the Afghan people. Additionally, Noor Ahmed Noor, the Charge d’Affaires of the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi, is set to host a celebration on August 17 to mark the occasion, though the presence of an Indian official at the event remains unconfirmed. The Indian government has adopted a positive stance towards the Taliban for now, prioritizing stability amidst tensions with hostile Pakistan.
Afghan officials who visited India in the past year include Amir Khan Muttaqi, Nooruddin Azizi, Noor Jalal Jalali, and Ataullah Omari, all of whom held various ministerial positions.
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