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Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Visits India: A New Diplomatic Era

11/4/2025

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On October 9–16, 2025, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, visited India—the first high-level engagement since the Taliban's rise, with no formal recognition granted.
A Joint Declaration on future cooperation was issued.
India upgraded its Kabul mission to an embassy and allowed Taliban diplomats in New Delhi.
The visit aimed to counter Pakistan's influence and included a visit to Darul Uloom Deoband.

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On October 9–16, 2025, Amir Khan Muttaqi, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister, visited India—the first high-level engagement since the Taliban's rise, with no formal recognition granted.
A Joint Declaration on future cooperation was issued.
India upgraded its Kabul mission to an embassy and allowed Taliban diplomats in New Delhi.
The visit aimed to counter Pakistan's influence and included a visit to Darul Uloom Deoband.