Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan worries India

KABUL (Pajhwok): India on Sunday voiced its deep concern at the dire humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Foreign Minister S Jaishankar also underlined the creation of a truly inclusive government in Afghanistan.

He cited deep-rooted and civilisational bonds that India and Central Asian nations shared with the war-torn country.

An Indian news channel quoted the external affairs minister as calling on the new Afghan rulers to preserve the rights of minorities.

According to News-X, Jaishankar was hosting the third meeting of the India-Central Asia Dialogue in New Delhi.

Foreign ministers of Turkmenistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are attending the dialogue.

In his opening remarks, Jaishankar said India and Central Asian countries had similar concerns and objectives in Afghanistan.

He urged the creation of a truly inclusive government, fight against terrorism and drug trafficking in Afghanistan.

The minister stressed the need for ensuring unhindered humanitarian aid to the Afghans and preserving the rights of women, children and minorities.

“We must find ways of helping the people of Afghanistan,” said Jaishankar, who supported greater cooperation between India and Central Asian countries.

PAN Monitor/mud

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