India has always stood by the people of Afghanistan; India’s National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval said it will continue to guide India’s approach. The Fourth Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, brought together national security advisers from Tajikistan, India, Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Iran, Kyrgyzstan and China. The situation in Afghanistan and the region was discussed by the NSA. Citing sources, ANI reported that he stressed on the importance of finding a constructive approach to ensure peace and stability in Afghanistan as well as to deal with the threats of regional terrorism.
NSA Ajit Doval Said that, after August 2021, India has already contributed 17,000 metric tons of wheat (a total commitment of 50,000 metric tons), 5,00,000 doses of Covaxin, 13 tons of life-saving medicines and winter clothing, and 60 million doses was. polio vaccine.
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In November 2021, India hosted the third regional security dialogue on Afghanistan. The Islamic Republic of Iran hosted the first two editions of the dialogue in 2018 and 2019.
The high level talks examined the regional security situation in the light of recent events in Afghanistan. It discussed strategies to assist Afghans in addressing the country’s security concerns and promoting peace, security and stability.
India has long had deep and friendly relations with the Afghan people, and has urged for a coordinated international response to the country’s security and humanitarian difficulties.
US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West made a quiet visit to India during which both sides reviewed the overall situation in the war-torn country, including the humanitarian crisis.
In a series of tweets on Thursday, the West lauded India for providing vital humanitarian aid to Afghanistan and said Washington would continue to partner with New Delhi and others in the region to advance “common goals”. .
On Wednesday, the US official spoke to JP Singh, the Point Person of the Ministry of External Affairs for Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iran.
“Many thanks to @MEAIndia Joint Secretary JP Singh for hosting me and my team for a detailed discussion on Afghanistan policy in New Delhi tomorrow,” West tweeted.
He said, “India is providing vital humanitarian assistance, has interests to protect, brings enormous potential and experience to support the Afghan people. We look forward to working with India and others in the region to advance shared goals.” Will continue to partner with
(with agency input)