Top government sources told News18 that the invitation extended by the Indian Embassy in the UAE to Taliban representative Badruddin Haqqani was just part of the diplomatic conference and does not imply official recognition of the Taliban regime.
Badruddin Haqqani, brother of Afghan Interior Minister Sirajuddin Haqqani, is in-charge of the ‘Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’ in the United Arab Emirates and was earlier a member of the Haqqani network.
His office has reportedly received an invitation to attend a reception to be held at a hotel in Abu Dhabi on India’s Republic Day on January 26.
“There is no such thing as backdoor recognition in diplomacy… India has still not recognized the Taliban,” a government source told News18, playing down speculation over the invitation.
“As per diplomatic convention in Abu Dhabi, invitations are sent to all accredited missions of the host country and the same is followed in the case of Afghanistan’s ambassador visiting the Taliban,” the official said.
“We already have a technical mission in Kabul. We are already assisting the Government of Afghanistan on humanitarian grounds. Medicines and food are going to Afghanistan. Our top delegations have also met him occasionally and met the top leadership.
Asked about the future of New Delhi’s relations with the Taliban regime, sources said no conclusion has been reached yet. “Every decision by India will be taken in the national interest as other countries maintain certain working relations with them.”
In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha last month, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had said India’s approach towards Afghanistan is guided by its historical ties, friendship with its people and relevant UN resolutions.
India has not yet recognized the establishment of the Taliban and is advocating the formation of a genuinely inclusive government in Kabul, besides insisting that Afghan soil should not be used for terrorist activities against any country. Should not be done.
The Afghan embassy in New Delhi, under the control of Ambassador Farid Mamundje, announced its permanent closure in November, citing “continued challenges from the Indian government”.
It was later revealed that Mamundze’s announcement of closing the embassy was related to an internal power struggle and the departure of about 20 diplomats from India to seek refuge in the West. Mamundze has been in London since June.
UNSC Resolution 2593, adopted on August 30, 2021, talked about the need to uphold human rights in Afghanistan, demanded that Afghan territory should not be used for terrorism and sought a negotiated political solution to the crisis. should go.
“India-based embassy staff in Kabul returned to India after the Taliban took over. From June 2022, an Indian technical team is deployed at the embassy and is active in connection with humanitarian assistance and other situations,” Jaishankar had said.
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