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Senior Indian officials may join Taliban Victory Day celebrations
Taliban will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Victory Day at the Afghan embassy in Delhi on Monday. The invitation was extended by charge d'affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor. Times of India reports…
The Story in Brief
Taliban will celebrate the fifth anniversary of Victory Day at the Afghan embassy in Delhi on Monday. The invitation was extended by charge d'affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor. Times of India reports that sources say senior Indian officials will attend the event.
India does not officially recognise the Islamic Emirate but has allowed Taliban to control the embassy. The engagement is pragmatic, focusing on trade, aid and regional security. Last year, Taliban backed India's sovereignty over Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement, marking a shift in its ties with Pakistan.
The Indian Opinion
Critics may accuse India of legitimising the Taliban, but the engagement is limited to practical matters like trade and counter-terrorism. India has not granted official recognition. The real test of India's stance will come if the Taliban demands a formal upgrade of diplomatic ties. Until then, this participation is a calibrated move to protect regional interests.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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