Leaders affirmed their commitment to providing aid directly to Afghan people via independent organisations. However, China pushed for revocation of unilateral sanctions on Afghanistan.
In a virtual address at the G20 Extraordinary Summit, Modi urged the international community to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a source of radicalisation and terrorism.
Theoretically, there is a case for twin tolerances— if Taliban gives up some violence and collaborates with the West to fight radical forces such as the ISK.
Jaishankar made the remarks during a press appearance with his Kyrgyz counterpart & underlined importance of the Taliban regime meeting the expectations of the global community.
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the 'candid and professional' discussions covered the need for safe passage of US citizens, other foreign nationals and Afghan partners.
Many Afghan nationals have already left for Afghanistan through Lahore and Tehran but there are still 600 to 700 nationals stranded in India and in financial straits.
Gen Naravane said that there have been increasing concerns in the Indian security establishment over the possibility of terror spillover from Afghanistan into J&K through Pakistan.
The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.
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