In a landmark move, the United Nations has cleared the way for Afghanistan’s Taliban-appointed Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, to visit India next week. The visit, scheduled for October 9–16, comes after the UN Security Council agreed to temporarily lift long-standing travel restrictions on Muttaqi, ANI reported.

The decision, made under provisions of UN Security Council resolution 1988 (2011), highlights the global community’s cautious engagement with the Taliban government, which has remained largely unrecognised since it seized power in 2021.

UN clears the path for visit

The Security Council noted that exemptions can be granted for official duties or medical needs, paving the way for Muttaqi’s New Delhi trip.

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