Taliban Administration and India’s Relations

• Taliban administration in Kabul states Afghanistan does not pose a threat to any nation.

• Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi.

• The Taliban expressed gratitude for Indian humanitarian assistance and discussed the Iranian port of Chabahar.

• India has not recognized the Taliban regime in Kabul, which took charge in August 2021.

• Muttaqi expressed hope for liberalizing the visa regime between Afghanistan and India.

• India will provide further material support to the health sector and refugee rehabilitation.

• The two sides also discussed strengthening sports cooperation.

• India agreed to promote the use of Chabahar port for supporting trade and humanitarian assistance