Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:41pm on 15 Jan 2025,Wednesday International
India's foreign secretary Vikram Misri recently met Afghanistan's acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in Dubai, marking a significant diplomatic shift. This is the highest-level engagement since Kabul's fall to the Taliban in 2021. Talks focused on expanding trade, leveraging Iran's Chabahar port for regional connectivity, and countering Pakistan's influence. India, which has invested $3 billion in Afghanistan, aims to retain public goodwill and prevent terrorism threats. Experts highlight the risks of engaging with the Taliban, citing its ties to terror groups and human rights concerns. However, India's outreach aligns with its strategic goals in the region.
