Referring to the meeting between the Indian Ambassador to Qatar & a top Taliban leader two days ago, MEA spokesperson Thursday said that they received a 'positive' response.
Raab will seek Qatari views on feasibility of a functioning airport in Kabul, which would provide a vital route for remaining UK nationals and Afghans most at risk to leave.
Iran's parliament last week approved the appointment of Hossein Amirabdollahian as foreign minister. He had earlier served as Iran's deputy foreign minister between 2011-2016.
India also hopes it will be able to adopt a resolution at the UNSC on 'concrete counterterrorism measures' before its tenure as the Chair of the 1988 Taliban sanctions committee ends.
In his first visit to India since taking charge, Vietnam PM is expected to discuss advancing the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries with PM Narendra Modi.
During a month-long UNSC presidency that ends Tuesday, India successfully steered the discussions on peace & security issues on agenda including Afghanistan, Syria & Myanmar.
In the 15-nation Council, under India's presidency for the month of August, 13 member states voted in favour of the resolution while China and Russia abstained.
The Taliban has been assuring India that it faces no threat from them and instead welcomes trade and business ties. But New Delhi believes it is 'too early' to engage in any dialogue.
The foreign secretary stressed that 'high-level interaction' between Israel and Palestine contributes to a better environment for the resumption of direct peace negotiations.
CBSE has more than 16 full-fledged regional offices in the country manned by permanent employees. These regional offices monitor every aspect of exams, from transportation to selection of exam centres, custodians, invigilators, and evaluation.
According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.
Recent high-profile visit was of US National Security Adviser this month during which a number of key issues, including military cooperation, was discussed by both sides.
Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.
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