The foreign ministry reiterated on Friday that the government’s first priority at the moment is to safely evacuate people from Afghanistan. The question of whether or not the Taliban rule is recognized in Afghanistan comes later. “The situation on the ground is uncertain (in Afghanistan). The main concern is the safety and security of the people. Currently, there is no clarity on any entity to form a government in Kabul. I think we are skipping the gun in terms of recognition “. MEA spokesman Arindam Bagchi said during a press conference on Friday.
Foreign Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday informed a meeting of all parties on the situation in Afghanistan, where he stressed that India’s current position is to wait and watch. At the same time, India is engaged with important stakeholders and other countries in the Afghan issue. What needs to be seen first is whether the new waiver in Afghanistan will be just a Taliban government or part of a power-sharing agreement with other Afghan leaders, the ministry has clarified.
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On August 15, the Taliban completed their capture of Afghanistan, except for Panjshir province, as Kabul fell to the group. Since then, several rounds of consultations on Afghanistan’s next government have been taking place. Although a temporary installation was initially proposed, the Taliban later claimed to have affirmed their government and the names of several ministers have already been announced. But the anti-Taliban force that has been negotiating a peace deal with the Taliban is betting on an all-inclusive government.
If it is not clear who will rule Afghanistan, the question of recognition does not arise, the foreign ministry has made it clear. India has been in contact with countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Russia, China, Germany, Qatar, Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan, as well as with the UN Secretary-General and the Council. Security Council on the events in Afghanistan, the ministry said.
Countries such as China, Canada and Tajikistan have already clarified their stance on whether or not to recognize the Taliban in Afghanistan. During the previous Taliban rule in Afghanistan, they remained antagonistic with India, as India refused to recognize the Taliban rule and had supported the North Taliban alliance, led by Ahmad Shah. Massoud.
Bagchi will continue, saying Bagchi added that the vast majority of Indians who wanted to return have been evacuated. Some Afghan citizens have also been rescued, the spokesman said, adding that India’s main goal will be to evacuate Indian citizens, but India will also be on the side of the Afghans who were on the side of the Indians.