For the first time in history, India is going to host Taliban-ruled Afghanistan ’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi. The Minister has been allowed by the UN Security Council to travel to the National Capital from October 9 to 16.

Taliban Foreign Minister gets UNSC approval for India visit

The UN Security Council committee, currently chaired by Pakistan, approved Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India on September 30, and it was officially confirmed on Thursday. Since Muttaqi is on the list of sanctioned Taliban leaders under UNSC Resolution 1988 (2011), he required this approval.

This marks the first time a Taliban Foreign Minister will travel to New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs has not yet given an official statement on the visit. The

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