Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi delivered a strong warning to Pakistan during his first official visit to India, condemning cross-border incursions and asserting that such actions will not resolve disputes between the two nations. Speaking at a press conference after meetings with Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and other senior officials, Muttaqi emphasized that the courage and patience of the Afghan people should not be tested. He referenced historical lessons from the British, Soviet, and U.S. interventions to stress that aggression and force are ineffective.
Afghanistan’s Defense Ministry condemned Pakistan’s airstrikes in Kabul & Paktika. It warned that any escalation of tension would bring consequences for the Pakistani military. The ministry reaffirmed that defending Afghanistan’s territorial sovereignty is its legitimate right 6️⃣ pic.twitter.com/yrSemfI7rw
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Highlighting Afghanistan’s recent period of peace after four decades of conflict, Muttaqi clarified that no foreign entity would be allowed to use Afghan soil to launch attacks against other countries. He urged that bilateral and regional issues must be addressed through dialogue rather than military action, reiterating Afghanistan’s commitment to maintaining sovereignty, stability, and development.
The warning comes in response to recent Pakistani airstrikes targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) camps inside Afghan territory. Muttaqi criticized these actions, asserting that they undermine regional peace and warned that Afghanistan would defend its territory while remaining open to diplomatic engagement to resolve disputes.
In addition to security discussions, Muttaqi welcomed ongoing and prospective India-Afghanistan development projects. He announced the establishment of a joint trade committee to remove bilateral trade barriers and facilitate economic cooperation. This visit represents the first high-level engagement between India and the Taliban-led Afghan administration since the Taliban assumed power in 2021, signaling a focus on both diplomacy and regional stability.