Undoubtedly, the fissures between Pakistan and Afghanistan make the case for greater Indian engagement with the Taliban but it would be shortsighted to attribute such engagement as being solely contongent on Pak-Afghan relations. Regional security, trade and real politik demand that India engages with the Taliban. And India has quietly been doing that for awhile now.
The Taliban’s statement about security guarantees for neighboring countries, the pursuit of a “neutral” foreign policy and its “economic orientation” has made it possible to establish official contacts with all neighboring states except Tajikistan,
The final decision would be taken by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
During its 20-year stay in Afghanistan, the US government had said that the country is estimated to hold at least $1 trillion worth of lithium which could help pull out the country from its economic mess. For the Taliban, which is still trying to establish an effective government in the country in the face of global opposition and frozen bank accounts, China seems to give hope.
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