Afghanistan’s envoy to India Farid Mamundzay has said that India can send the ‘right message’ to the Taliban to cut ties with international and regional terror groups. The comments come in the backdrop of reports of India and the Taliban engaging, which is still not confirmed by either side. Speaking to our diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Mamundzay said, “should those messages be communicated to the Taliban…it would have a very positive impact on our security.”
Earlier this week, a Qatari official confirmed Indian delegation met with the Taliban in Doha. The development comes even as US forces are all set to leave the country after 2 decades that many see changing the regional security situation. The Afghan envoy also dismissed reports of the Taliban toppling the Afghan govt as reported in western media.
Question: Reports suggest Kabul will fall, also increased violence level with Taliban gaining control in the north. What’s your reaction?
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