New Delhi has praised Kabul\u2019s sensitivity towards Indian security concerns<\/p>\n
Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has declared that no one will be allowed to use his nation\u2019s territory against others, underscoring newly reestablished ties with India.
\nMuttaqi, who is on his first ministerial-level visit to India since the Taliban returned to power in August 2021, held talks with Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi on Friday, where the two sides agreed to restore full diplomatic relations.
\n\u201cDuring the American occupation, there were many ups and downs\u2026 we never gave statements against India and always valued good relations with India,\u201d Muttaqi said \u201cWe will not allow any troops to threaten or use our territory against others. This is a challenge for the region, and Afghanistan is at the forefront.\u201d
\nMuttaqi also referred to discussions on the Chabahar Port in Iran, considered a gateway for Afghanistan\u2019s trade with India.
\n\u201cAs far as Chabahar is concerned, it is a strategic route. Both India and Afghanistan should talk to the US together, as this route is for both our countries,\u201d he said. \u201cOur trade has increased, and if this route is closed, it will not be good for us.\u201d
\nIndia has been aiding the construction of the Chabahar Port, though the US revoked a sanctions waiver in September that allowed it to continue operations.
\nThe waiver has reportedly now been extended until October 29, after which entities dealing with the port could face US sanctions.<\/p>\n
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Earlier on Friday, Jaishankar lauded Afghanistan for the \u201csensitivity shown towards India\u2019s security concerns.\u201d
\nIn a joint statement, Jaishankar expressed his deep appreciation to Kabul for its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir in April.<\/p>\n
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Muttaqi is slated to hold talks with National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, and will meet business groups and Afghan community representatives. He is also scheduled to visit a famous Islamic seminary and the Taj Mahal.
\nMuttaqi is in India till October 16. His visit was facilitated after a special exemption granted by the United Nations Security Council\u2019s Taliban Sanctions Committee on September 30 by waiving his travel ban.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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