The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has confirmed that Noor Ahmad Noor, a Taliban-appointed diplomat, has officially assumed the role of Charge d’Affaires at the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi.
Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated this follows the upgrade of India’s technical mission in Kabul and recent high-level visits by Taliban officials .
Discussions between New Delhi and the Taliban are reportedly progressing, with a focus on trade and logistics.
The recent visit by Taliban Commerce Minister Nooruddin Azizi aimed to establish a transport corridor to boost the exchange of essential goods like medicines and fruits between the two nations .
Noor formally began his duties on January 9, marking a pragmatic shift in India’s engagement with the rulers in Kabul.
While formal recognition remains pending, this move signals a deepening of practical ties to secure economic and strategic interests in the region .
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