Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Afghanistan Foreign Minister to Visit India for Talks
The Foreign Minister of Afghanistan, Amir Khan Muttaqi, is planning a visit to India from October 9th to 16th.
This is a big deal because it's the first time a high-ranking official from Afghanistan has visited since the Taliban took over in 2021.
The UN has temporarily allowed him to travel.
India and Afghanistan have been talking, and India has sent help to Afghanistan after an earthquake.
This visit is part of ongoing talks between the two countries.
Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, will visit India.
The visit is scheduled from October 9-16.
This is the first high-level visit since the Taliban took control in 2021.
The UN Security Council approved a temporary travel ban exemption.
India has been in dialogue with the Afghan government and provided humanitarian aid.
- Who
- Amir Khan Muttaqi
- What
- Will visit India
- When
- October 9-16, 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- For diplomatic discussions, as part of ongoing engagements
- Event
- Official visit of Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi
- Dates
- October 9-16
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Official Title
- Afghanistan's Foreign Minister
- Travel Ban Status
- Temporary exemption granted by UN Security Council
- Significance
- First high-level delegation from Kabul since Taliban takeover in 2021
Sources
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