India-Taliban engagement
India Restores Full Diplomatic Relations with Afghanistan, Upgrades Kabul Mission to Embassy Status
Oct 10, 2025 05:18 pm CST
India has officially restored full diplomatic relations with Afghanistan, upgrading its Technical Mission in Kabul to Embassy status. During a historic meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Afghan counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi, both nations committed to strengthened cooperation based on mutual respect, with Taliban leadership pledging their territory won't be used for anti-India activities. This diplomatic breakthrough comes amid regional security challenges and represents India's strategic engagement in Afghanistan's future.
Taliban Foreign Minister's Historic Visit to India: A New Chapter in Regional Diplomacy
Oct 03, 2025 12:34 am CST
In a landmark diplomatic development, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi is set to visit India on October 9, marking the first high-level engagement since the Taliban's 2021 takeover of Afghanistan. This visit, enabled by a UN Security Council travel exemption, comes after months of diplomatic groundwork and signals India's strategic recalibration in the region. The meeting could reshape South Asian geopolitics while challenging Pakistan's traditional influence over Kabul.