Taliban to host first public Victory Day reception in India on August 17
The Taliban will host its first public Victory Day reception in India on August 17, five years after returning to power in Afghanistan, as New Delhi's pragmatic engagement with the regime deepens.
On August 17, the Taliban is scheduled to host its inaugural public Victory Day reception in India, marking a significant step in the growing engagement between New Delhi and the regime. The event will be organized by Noor Ahmed Noor, the Taliban's chargé d'affaires at the Afghan embassy in New Delhi. Diplomats, influential figures, Afghan expatriates, and journalists are anticipated to attend the gathering.
This marks the first public event hosted by the Taliban in New Delhi, following several interactions with Indian officials, including the visit of Taliban foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in October last year. India has represented the Taliban at the event, although the exact representatives are yet to be determined. The reception will be attended by Indian government representatives, and officials are expected to observe the diplomatic symbols, particularly the flag, used at the ceremony.
Noor, the first Taliban representative posted to New Delhi since the group took control of Afghanistan, has been actively engaged with Indian officials. Following the Taliban's return to power, India upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to a full-fledged embassy and has allocated funds for Afghanistan's budget. India's pragmatic engagement with the Taliban focuses on safeguarding India's security and regional interests while maintaining its historical goodwill towards Afghanistan.
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