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Taliban Foreign Minister's Historic Visit to India Begins

10/11/2025

Summary

Story summary

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan's Taliban foreign minister, arrived in India on October 10 for a week-long visit.
The trip is the first high-level engagement since the Taliban regained power in 2021.
He will discuss diplomatic, trade, and economic ties with Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
The visit follows a UN travel waiver.
It includes meetings with Indian business leaders and a Darul Uloom Deoband visit.

History

Historical Context

The Taliban regained control of Afghanistan in August 2021, marking a significant geopolitical shift after two decades of conflict. This resurgence followed the U.S. withdrawal and was characterized by a rapid offensive that saw the Taliban capture over 200 districts. As regional powers, including India, reassess their diplomatic strategies, the Taliban's engagement with previously isolated governments could reshape economic and security dynamics in South Asia.

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Story summary

Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan's Taliban foreign minister, arrived in India on October 10 for a week-long visit.
The trip is the first high-level engagement since the Taliban regained power in 2021.
He will discuss diplomatic, trade, and economic ties with Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.
The visit follows a UN travel waiver.
It includes meetings with Indian business leaders and a Darul Uloom Deoband visit.

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