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India to Aid Taliban in Settling Refugees Fleeing Pakistan Assault
- The Economic Times |
- International Relations |
- 2025-01-10
- India-Afghanistan
- Strategic Cooperation
India plans to support Afghanistan with health and education projects for refugees amid tensions with Pakistan, which is expelling them. Following a meeting in Dubai, India aims to enhance bilateral cooperation, including trade via Chabahar port and sports ties.
India's Support for Afghan Refugees
India is planning to assist Afghanistan by setting up projects in the health and education sectors to aid refugees fleeing Pakistan.
Context
- Pakistan has been expelling Afghan refugees, creating tensions between Kabul and Islamabad.
- India's decision to support Afghanistan follows a meeting between Foreign Secretary and Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister in Dubai.
- Nearly a million refugees have returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran since late 2023.
India-Afghanistan Relationship
- India has a historical relationship with Afghanistan, which was emphasized during the recent talks.
- The meeting signaled a potential shift from a purely humanitarian approach to more strategic cooperation.
Areas of Cooperation
- Sports Collaboration: Strengthening cooperation in cricket was discussed.
- Trade and Commerce: Promotion of Chabahar port use for trade and commercial activities was agreed upon.
Regional Developments and Security Concerns
- India condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan.
- The Afghan side acknowledged India's security concerns and thanked India for its continued support.