India Advocates for Pragmatic Taliban Engagement at UN Security Council: Balancing Diplomacy and Development

Dec 11, 2025 11:50 pm CST

India's Ambassador to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, has called for a balanced approach to Taliban engagement, emphasizing development cooperation over punitive measures. During a UN Security Council meeting, he highlighted India's extensive humanitarian efforts in Afghanistan, including healthcare projects and emergency aid, while expressing concern over security issues and transit restrictions affecting the country. India has restored its Technical Mission in Kabul to Embassy status, demonstrating its continued commitment to Afghan development.