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Taliban diplomats mark 5th anniversary of victory day in Delhi
Five years ago, a group called the Taliban took control of the country of Afghanistan.
This week, the Taliban's diplomats in India held a party at the Afghan embassy in Delhi to celebrate that day.
It was the first time such a celebration happened at an embassy in India.
Many diplomats from other countries came, including people from Russia, China, and Iran.
But Pakistan, a neighbor of Afghanistan, did not come.
The Taliban's leader at the embassy gave a speech about peace and safety in Afghanistan.
India has not officially said it recognizes the Taliban as Afghanistan's government, but the two countries are talking more.
People who worked for Afghanistan's old government watched the party from the lawn.
The old Afghan flag still flies outside the embassy, while the Taliban flag was placed on the stage inside.
Taliban diplomats at the Afghan embassy in Delhi hosted a reception marking the fifth anniversary of 'victory day,' a first in India's diplomatic history.
The event was attended by Indian government officials and about two dozen foreign diplomats, including envoys from Russia, China, Iran, and Palestine.
The Taliban took over the Afghan embassy in November last year after Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in India.
Chargé d'affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor delivered a 21-minute speech praising Sharia implementation, security, and stability in Afghanistan.
Pakistan did not send a representative, and the old Afghan flag still flies on the embassy's main flag pole while the Taliban flag was placed on the dais.
- Who
- Taliban diplomats led by chargé d'affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, Indian government officials, and about two dozen foreign diplomats.
- What
- The Afghan embassy in Delhi hosted a reception marking the fifth anniversary of the Taliban's 'victory day.'
- Where
- Afghan embassy in Chanakyapuri, Delhi, India.
- When
- Monday, five years after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan.
- Why
- To mark the anniversary of the Taliban's takeover and highlight progress in Afghanistan-India relations.
Taliban's view
International community's view
Victory day celebration
Taliban's view
The Taliban marked the fifth anniversary of taking control of Afghanistan as a 'victory day,' citing achievements including Sharia implementation, security, and stability.
International community's view
Most of the world has not granted diplomatic recognition to the Taliban regime, and Pakistan, which has strained relations with the Taliban, did not send a representative.
India-Taliban ties
Taliban's view
The Taliban envoy said relations with India have witnessed significant progress, with expanded diplomatic contacts and high-level visits.
International community's view
India has not officially recognized the Taliban regime and sent a delegation led by a Joint Secretary rather than a minister.
Key facts
- Event
- 5th anniversary of Taliban 'victory day' reception
- Host
- Chargé d'affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor
- Location
- Afghan embassy, Chanakyapuri, Delhi
- Attendance
- About 200 people, including about two dozen foreign diplomats
- Indian delegation
- Led by MEA Joint Secretary Anand Prakash
- Countries represented
- Russia, China, Iran, Palestine, Eritrea, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Niger, Qatar, Oman, Serbia
- Pakistan
- Did not send a representative
- Recognition status
- No official recognition of Taliban regime by India or most of the world
Quotes
Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor
Taliban chargé d’affaires at the Afghan embassy in Delhi
“One of the important achievements of the past five years has been the implementation of the sacred Sharia, the strengthening of the country’s security and independent decision‑making, as well as the consolidation of stability.”
indianexpress.com
“The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan believes that Afghanistan’s geography should not be a field for negative competition, but rather a bridge for connectivity, cooperation and shared prosperity.”
indianexpress.com
Sources
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