India-Taliban relations
India-Afghanistan Sign $100 Million Pharmaceutical Deal in Major Trade Shift Away From Pakistan
Nov 28, 2025 10:32 am CST
A landmark $100 million pharmaceutical agreement between India's Zydus Lifesciences and Afghanistan's Rofi's International Group signals a significant transformation in regional trade dynamics. Following the Taliban's recent ban on Pakistan trade, this deal represents Afghanistan's strategic pivot toward India for healthcare development and commercial partnerships, with plans for medicine exports and eventual domestic manufacturing in Afghanistan.
Taliban Foreign Minister's Historic Visit to Deoband Seminary: Strengthening India-Afghanistan Diplomatic Relations
Oct 11, 2025 06:40 pm CST
Afghanistan's Taliban-led government Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visits India on a seven-day diplomatic mission, featuring a significant stop at the historic Darul Uloom Deoband seminary in Uttar Pradesh. The visit marks a milestone in India-Taliban relations, includes meetings with prominent Islamic scholars, and aims to strengthen bilateral ties through engagements with business leaders and cultural exchanges.
India's Strategic Engagement with the Taliban: Understanding Amir Khan Muttaqi's Visit to New Delhi
Oct 08, 2025 05:52 pm CST
India's relationship with Afghanistan's Taliban government is evolving as Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi prepares for his October visit to New Delhi. This diplomatic engagement reflects India's pragmatic approach to regional security while balancing strategic interests against humanitarian concerns. The visit highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, particularly the shifting relations between Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India, as New Delhi carefully calibrates its approach to the Taliban regime while maintaining support for the Afghan people.