High-Stakes Diplomacy: Afghan Minister Muttaqi's Historic India Visit

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's impending visit to India marks a significant diplomatic event. This high-level trip from Kabul follows the Taliban's rise to power, making it a crucial moment for bilateral relations.

Muttaqi's visit, scheduled between October 9 and 16, received the go-ahead after a United Nations Security Council sanction exemption. The Afghan minister was previously unable to visit New Delhi due to this travel ban, illustrating the tensions and complexities of international diplomacy involving Taliban leaders.

India remains cautious in its engagement with the Taliban, emphasizing the need for an inclusive Afghan government and advocating for Afghanistan's use solely for peaceful activities. The visit symbolizes an attempt to reshape diplomatic relations, despite India not recognizing the Taliban government fully while supporting humanitarian aid efforts.

(With inputs from agencies.)