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Reports agree that Indian diplomatic officials attended a Taliban anniversary event in New Delhi and that both sides discussed economic partnership and regional stability.
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Taliban Seeks Closer India Ties at Fifth Anniversary Event
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India participated in the fifth anniversary of the Taliban return to power at the Afghan embassy in New Delhi.
The event marked the first public reception hosted by the Taliban regime on Indian soil.
Anand Prakash, joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, represented India at the gathering.
Director Sneha Dubey also attended the event alongside other diplomatic officials.
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Taliban charge d'affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor expressed gratitude for India's ongoing support.
Noor outlined plans for balanced engagement, economic partnership, and greater political trust.
India does not officially recognize the Taliban regime despite ongoing diplomatic engagement.
Development assistance and regional stability remain central to the evolving relationship.
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It remains uncertain whether this diplomatic engagement will eventually lead to official recognition of the Taliban regime by India.
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Reports detail the attendance of Ministry of External Affairs representatives at the Afghan embassy event in New Delhi. The coverage neutrally outlines the statements made by Taliban officials regarding regional cooperation and India's continued development assistance.
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Taliban push for closer India ties at ‘Victory Day’ event; MEA representative in attendance | India News
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The Hindustan Times reports that the Taliban regime hosted its first public reception on Indian soil to commemorate the fifth anniversary of its return to power. India was represented by Anand Prakash, joint secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs. Taliban charge d'affaires Noor Ahmed Noor outlined plans for balanced engagement, economic partnership, and greater political trust with India. Noor also thanked external affairs minister S Jaishankar for supporting Afghanistan's international rights.
In boost to Taliban ties, India joins in with victory day celebrations
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The Times of India reports that India participated in the fifth anniversary of the Taliban Victory Day at the Afghan embassy in New Delhi. The event was attended by MEA joint secretary Anand Prakash and director Sneha Dubey. Taliban charge d'affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor expressed gratitude to India for its support, while noting that stronger ties would benefit regional stability. Although India does not officially recognize the Taliban regime, diplomatic engagement continues to evolve alongside development assistance.