India supported Afghan-led peace talks

Why is it in news?
  • External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj at a meeting with the Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries and Afghanistan said that India supports the efforts of the government and the people of Afghanistan to build an inclusive nation.
  • Swaraj’s statement goes against recent Army chief’s suggestion for talks with Taliban.
More in news
  • Support for process :
    (1) The statement indicated India’s support for a peace process that will help end the war that has haunted the country for decades.
    (2) The ministerial statement indicates India’s unchanged position regarding peace building in Afghanistan.
  • Land link :
    (A joint statement issued after the Samarkand meeting highlighted the opportunities that the collaborative platform would provide for the people of Afghanistan and asked for Kabul’s participation.
    (1) The regional Ministers described Afghanistan as a “land link” in the region that will help in connectivity among the nations.
Source
The Hindu




Posted by Jawwad Kazi on 14th Jan 2019
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