India is one of 25 countries participating in this third conference, which aims to find ways to improve the lives of Afghan people under Taliban rule.
- It will supplement previous efforts such as Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan, Moscow Format consultations, etc.
Conference allowed the Taliban to position themselves as the sole representative of Afghanistan.
- Taliban returned to power in 2021 after waging an insurgency against the U.S.-backed government since 2001.
Peaceful and Stable Afghanistan is significant for Region as well as for India:
- Regional connectivity: Afghanistan is considered as a gateway to Central Asian Region.
- Security: Reduced insurgency and cross-border terrorism can lead to a more secure environment for India's northern and western borders.
- Unstable Afghanistan may become safe shelter for terrorists.
- Energy and resources: Stability in Afghanistan could pave the way for the Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) pipeline.
- Curbing Drug trafficking: Stable government in Afghanistan can better tackle drug trafficking.
- Afghanistan is part of the Death Crescent along with Pakistan and Iran.
- States like Punjab are highly affected by it.
India - Afghan relations Post-Taliban Take-over
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