India Urges Pragmatic Global Engagement With Taliban

India Urges Pragmatic Global Engagement With Taliban

India told the UN Security Council that the world should pursue “pragmatic engagement” with the Taliban, warning that punitive steps alone will keep a “business as usual” situation. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish said nuanced policies are needed to aid Afghans. He reaffirmed India’s commitment to development and its role in Kabul.