India, Afghanistan discuss deepening cooperation during meet between Amb Doraiswami, Amb Karimi
Beijing, June 4
India and Afghanistan held discussions on strengthening cooperation in mutual areas of interest during the meeting between Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and Afghan envoy to China, Asadullah Karimi on Wednesday.
Sharing the details in a post on X, the Indian Embassy in Beijing said that they exchanged views on the civilizational ties between the two countries and sustained efforts in deepening ties.
"Ambassador met H.E. Mawlawi Asadullah (Bilal Karimi), Ambassador of Afghanistan to China, in Beijing today. Ambassador @VDoraiswami and Ambassador Karimi exchanged views on the historical and civilisational ties between the peoples of the two countries and welcomed continued efforts to strengthen and deepen cooperation in areas of mutual interest", the post said.
Meanwhile, earlier in May, India reaffirmed its commitment and support to "friendly people" of Afghanistan in the health sector as it dispatched 20 tonnes of critical dry material for vaccines to augment the country's child immunisation program.
India has been known to consistently provide humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, including medical supplies and vaccines, as part of its ongoing support to the Afghan people. Earlier on April 5, the Ministry of External Affairs said that India had delivered humanitarian assistance to support flood and earthquake-hit Afghanistan.
In a post on X, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal had said at that time that India delivered humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HADR) materials, including kitchen sets, hygiene kits, plastic sheets, tarpaulins, sleeping bags, and more.
"India stands in solidarity with the people of Afghanistan and remains committed to extending humanitarian assistance and support during this challenging time," he said.
Also in May, India slammed Pakistan at the UN high table for the barbaric strikes carried out by Islamabad at the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, killing 269 civilians.
Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, Permanent Representative of India to the UN, highlighted how Pakistan has a long record of involvement in genocidal acts against civilians, as 750 civilian deaths and injuries were documented in Afghanistan as a result of cross-border armed violence perpetrated by Pakistan.
— ANI
Reader Comments
No mention of China's role in these talks? Holding this in Beijing is interesting. India needs to be careful—we can't trust Pakistan, and we must watch how China plays mediator. But assisting Afghanistan's people is the right thing. Bhoolna nahi chahiye that our interests must come first.
Solid diplomacy here. India's consistent humanitarian support—20 tons of vaccine material, kits for flood victims—shows real commitment. Unlike some neighbors who drop bombs on hospitals. Good on India to call out Pakistan at the UN too. 269 civilians killed at a drug rehab center is barbaric.
I'm happy India is helping, but let's not pretend this is purely altruistic. Afghanistan's location matters—it's a gateway to Central Asia, and Pakistan blocks our access. We need Afghan goodwill for trade and energy projects. Still, vaccines for kids is a win-win. No politics in healthcare!
Historical and civilisational ties is right. Did you know the friendship goes back to the Mauryan Empire? 😊 But today's reality is that Taliban runs Kabul. India must engage carefully—no military support, only humanitarian. And good to see us calling out Pakistan's hospital bombing at UN. Shame on them.
One small criticism: this meeting was in Beijing, not Delhi. Why does India keep having bilateral talks on Chinese soil? Our foreign policy needs to be more assertive. We should host Afghan diplomats in India, not depend on China as a venue. Otherwise, good cooperation on health and disaster relief.
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