Afghanistan's Defence Minister, Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, has firmly rejected Pakistan's allegations that India is involved in the recent border tensions between the two countries. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Mujahid described these claims as "unfounded, illogical, and unacceptable." He emphasized that Afghanistan's foreign policy is independent and does not permit the use of its territory against other nations.

Mujahid stated, "Our policy will never involve using Afghan territory against other countries. We maintain relations with India as an independent nation and will strengthen those ties within the framework of our national interests." He also expressed a desire for good-neighbourly relations with Pakistan, aiming to expand cooperation rather than escalate conflicts.

The recent violence began on October 9, following explosions in Kabul, which the Taliban attributed to Pakistan. This led to retaliatory actions along the border, with both sides suffering casualties. Pakistan's Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, accused the Taliban of being influenced by India and warned of consequences for cross-border terrorism. In response, India's Ministry of External Affairs highlighted Pakistan's history of hosting terrorist organizations and blamed it for its internal issues.

Despite the tensions, both Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to a ceasefire, with ongoing discussions aimed at establishing lasting peace. Mujahid called for mediation from countries like Turkiye and Qatar to help implement the Doha agreement, warning that failure to adhere to it could lead to further complications.

In a significant development, India has upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to a full embassy, reflecting the strengthening ties between India and Afghanistan. Mujahid reiterated Afghanistan's commitment to defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity against any threats.