Afghan Taliban foreign minister begins first India visit


Afghanistan's Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's trip to India aims to foster economic ties with New Delhi. - Reuters

NEW DELHI: Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned foreign minister arrived in India on Thursday, the first visit by a top Taliban leader since they returned to power in 2021 following the withdrawal of US-led forces.

Amir Khan Muttaqi's trip -- made possible after the UN Security Council granted him a travel waiver -- is expected to be closely watched by India's arch-rival Pakistan, as New Delhi deepens its engagement with the Taliban government.

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