New Delhi says it will consider “engaging in development projects in the near future” in addition to delivering humanitarian aid to Afghanistan
MADRID, 9 Ene. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The authorities established by the Taliban in Afghanistan after taking power in 2021 have described India as “a significant regional and economic partner”, after a meeting in Dubai with the Indian Foreign Minister, Vikram Misri, the contacts of highest level since the return of the fundamentalists to power in the Central Asian country.
The deputy spokesperson for the Afghan Foreign Ministry, Hafiz Zia Ahmad, stated after the meeting between Misri and his Afghan counterpart, Amir Jan Mutaqi, that both had a “thorough discussion” on relations between the two countries, although New Delhi has not still recognized by the authorities established in Kabul.
Thus, he said in his account on the social network strengthen economic ties.”
“The Foreign Minister assured India that no one is a danger in Afghanistan and expressed his hope to increase diplomatic relations and create facilities for the delivery of visas to businessmen, patients and students,” Ahmad stressed.
For its part, the Indian Foreign Ministry has stressed in a statement that Misri and Mutaqi “discussed various issues relating to bilateral relations and regional developments”, while highlighting the “historic friendship” between India and “the people Afghan”.
“In this context, (Misri) expressed India’s willingness to respond to the urgent development needs of the Afghan people,” he revealed, before adding that “it has been decided that India consider participating in development projects in the near future, in addition to the current humanitarian aid program”
Finally, he noted that “it has been agreed to promote the use of the Chabahar port to support commercial activities, including the objective of providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan”, before maintaining that “the two parties agreed to remain in contact and maintain regular contacts at various levels.”
To date, no country or international organization has officially recognized the Taliban administration, although New Delhi has a mission in Kabul to facilitate trade issues, while China and Russia have advocated boosting trade and investment with the country. Central Asian.
In fact, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law at the end of December that will allow Moscow to recognize, if it deems appropriate, the Afghan authorities, amid criticism of Kabul for the numerous restrictions on civil rights, especially of women and girls.