In a significant move poised to alter regional geopolitics, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi of the Taliban government is scheduled to visit India on 9 October. This marks the first high-level delegation from Kabul to New Delhi since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021, signalling a new phase in India-Taliban relations, as per reports.

According to an NDTV report, the United Nations Security Council has authorised a temporary exemption from international travel restrictions for Muttaqi, permitting his visit to New Delhi between 9 and 16 October. This exemption highlights the importance both the Taliban administration and regional actors place on this visit as they seek to recalibrate diplomatic ties.

Indian officials have been preparing for this visit for seve

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