Taliban Minister Sends Strong Message to Pakistan From Indian Soil
During his first visit to India, Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi delivered a strong message to Pakistan, stating that terrorist organizations like Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad no longer have any presence in Afghanistan.
Muttaqi claimed that Afghanistan’s current government has taken strong measures to ensure that no group uses its soil for cross-border terrorism. “Not a single one of them is in Afghanistan. Not an inch of land is controlled by them in our country,” he said, adding that other nations should take similar steps to maintain peace in the region.
The minister also criticized recent incidents near the border, calling them “wrong” and urged Pakistan to avoid actions that could escalate tensions. He emphasized that Afghanistan remains open to dialogue and seeks a peaceful relationship with all its neighbors.
Focus on India–Afghanistan Relations
Amir Khan Muttaqi praised India’s role in providing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan, particularly after the recent earthquake that caused massive destruction. He referred to India as a “close friend” and said that Afghanistan wishes to build strong ties based on mutual respect, trade, and people-to-people connection.
India, on the other hand, has recently upgraded its diplomatic mission in Kabul to a full embassy — a step viewed as a signal of renewed engagement with the Taliban-led administration.
Regional Impact
Experts believe these statements could mark a shift in regional diplomacy. Afghanistan’s direct call for Pakistan to act against terrorism — from Indian soil — carries strong symbolic weight and may influence upcoming regional discussions on counterterrorism and security cooperation.
