Archive · 19 May 2025
India to Strengthen Ties, Holds Talks with Taliban Regime
India is trying to get closer to Afghanistan, which is now run by the Taliban.
India's leaders have talked with the Taliban's foreign minister, and they're planning to do more to help.
They might even help Afghan refugees who have been sent back from Pakistan.
India and Afghanistan also talked about using a port in Iran for trade.
India has sent aid to Afghanistan before.
But India hasn't officially said the Taliban is the government yet because of concerns about how the Taliban treats women and girls.
India hopes to improve relations with Afghanistan while also being mindful of humanitarian issues and international relationships.
India plans "bold moves" to strengthen ties with Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar spoke with the acting Afghan Foreign Minister.
India may provide humanitarian aid to Afghan refugees repatriated by Pakistan.
Discussions included utilizing the Chabahar port and Afghan requirements.
India has not formally recognized the Taliban due to human rights concerns.
- Who
- India and the Taliban regime in Afghanistan are the primary parties involved.
- What
- India is planning to strengthen relations with the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan through several actions, including potential humanitarian aid and discussions on cooperation.
- When
- The External Affairs Minister held a conversation on May 15, 2025.
- Where
- New Delhi (India), Afghanistan, Dubai (UAE)
- Why
- India wants to establish stronger relations with Afghanistan.
- Jaishankar-Muttaqi conversation date
- May 15, 2025
- Taliban took control of Afghanistan
- August 2021
- Wheat sent to Afghanistan since 2021
- 50,000 tonnes
- Embassy in Kabul led by a technical team since
- June 23, 2022
- Afghans repatriated by Pakistan
- 80,000