India and Afghanistan have collectively taken a veiled dig at Pakistan, with Afghan Overseas Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi saying that Kabul won’t permit anybody to make use of its territory towards anybody. This comes a day after Pakistan carried out a strike in Kabul, aiming to focus on TTP hideouts.
India and Afghanistan on Friday collectively took a veiled dig at Pakistan, with the latter saying it will not permit anybody to make use of it territory towards anybody. The remarks have been made by Afghan Overseas Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi throughout his assembly with Exterior Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar in New Delhi.
“Throughout the American occupation, there have been many ups and downs; nevertheless, we by no means gave statements towards India and all the time valued good relations with India. We won’t permit any troops to threaten or use our territory towards others. This can be a problem for the area, and Afghanistan is on the forefront,” he mentioned.
In his remarks, Muttaqi additionally thanked India for offering Afghanistan humanitarian support through the latest earthquake, calling New Delhi a ‘first responder’. He mentioned Afghanistan additionally considers India as its shut buddy, including that Kabul needs “relations based mostly on mutual respect, commerce and people-to-people relations”.
“We’re able to create a consultative mechanism of understanding, which helps in direction of strengthening our relationships,” mentioned Muttaqi, whereas expressing his happiness for visiting India. “India and Afghanistan ought to improve their engagements and exchanges.”
Jaishankar says India ‘absolutely dedicated’ to Afghanistan’s sovereignty
Additionally taking a veiled dig at Pakistan, EAM Jaishankar mentioned India is ‘absolutely dedicated’ to the sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence of Afghanistan. He additional pressured {that a} nearer cooperation between India and Afghanistan is required for the regional stability and resilience.
In his remarks, Jaishankar additionally introduced that India will reopen its embassy in Kabul.
“Excellency, we now have a typical dedication in direction of development and prosperity. Nonetheless, these are endangered by the shared risk of cross-border terrorism that each our nations face,” he famous. “We should coordinate efforts to fight terrorism in all its varieties and manifestations. We recognize your sensitivity in direction of India’s safety considerations.”
Pakistan strikes Afghanistan
Notably, the remarks by India and Afghanistan come after Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul, with an intention to focus on Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) hideouts. Pakistan has repeatedly focused Afghanistan over TTP, saying its land is getting used for anti-Pakistan actions.