Amir Khan Muttaqi
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Afghanistan
India Leverages Afghanistan as Strategic Gateway to Central Asia
DID Press: Reports indicate that Pakistan’s declining influence over Afghanistan trade and transit has created a new opportunity for India to rebuild its presence in Central Asia via western routes through Afghanistan, as Iran and Chabahar port serving as key…
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Kabul Struggles to Balance its Ties Between India and Pakistan
DID Press: Afghanistan faces a longstanding challenge: finding a balance that preserves relations with both India and Pakistan while safeguarding its national interests. This balancing act becomes especially difficult when Pakistan perceives any rapprochement between Kabul and Delhi as a…
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Afghanistan–India Trade Surpasses $1B, Says Taliban FM
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, said that annual trade between Afghanistan and India has exceeded one billion dollars, underscoring what he described as “a promising trajectory” in bilateral economic relations. Muttaqi made the remarks during a…
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Kabul and Tashkent Eye Chabahar in Boosting Regional Trade
DID Press: As US sanctions cast uncertainty over the future of Iran’s Chabahar Port, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan have emphasized its importance for expanding regional trade and access to global markets, particularly India. Following Washington’s decision to revoke the waiver on…
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Sikhs, Hindus Reject Taliban’s Call to Return, Citing Lack of Safety, Rights
DID Press: Members of Afghanistan’s Sikh and Hindu communities have rejected Taliban government’s recent invitation to return to the country, saying going back under current conditions is “impossible and meaningless” without security guarantees, religious freedom, and basic rights. Taliban’s acting…
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India, Afghanistan to Launch Direct Flights Linking Amritsar With Kabul and Kandahar
DID Press: In a move aimed at strengthening regional and economic ties, Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has announced plans to open direct flights between India’s Amritsar and Afghanistan’s Kabul and Kandahar cities. Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made the announcement…
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Kabul Urges India to Help Lift US Sanctions on Chabahar Port
DID Press: Amir Khan Muttaqi, acting foreign minister of Taliban government, called on India on Monday to hold talks with the United States to lift sanctions imposed on Iran’s strategic Chabahar Port. Speaking at an interactive session with representatives of…
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Taliban Confirms Full Control of Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi
DID Press: Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, confirmed that Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi is now operating entirely under the control of Taliban administration. Responding to a question about the embassy’s current status, Muttaqi said, “The embassy is…
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Pakistan Says ‘Path of Dialogue with Afghanistan Open’
DID Press: Following intense border clashes with Taliban forces, Pakistan issued an official statement condemning attacks launched from Afghanistan territory while reporting heavy losses among the assailants. Despite the sharp tone, Islamabad reaffirmed its commitment to diplomacy and dialogue with…
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Taliban Minister’s Delhi Press Event Bans Women Reporters, Draws Outrage
DID Press: A press conference by Taliban Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi was held without any female journalists, drawing widespread criticism from Indian opposition parties and sparked public outrage over the government’s silence. The event, held…
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