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Afghan Minister's Historic India Visit Delayed by UN Ban

9/8/2025

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Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India was postponed due to a UN travel ban.
This would have been the first ministerial visit from Kabul to India since August 2021.
The travel ban waiver was not granted, reportedly due to Pakistan's influence.
India continues to support Afghanistan's development needs, according to spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Ongoing communications suggest potential rescheduling once the waiver issue is addressed.

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Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's visit to India was postponed due to a UN travel ban.
This would have been the first ministerial visit from Kabul to India since August 2021.
The travel ban waiver was not granted, reportedly due to Pakistan's influence.
India continues to support Afghanistan's development needs, according to spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.
Ongoing communications suggest potential rescheduling once the waiver issue is addressed.