India to ship 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan by way of Iran’s Chabahar port
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NEW DELHI: India and 5 central Asian nations on Tuesday asserted that Afghani soil should not be used for any terrorist actions at the same time as New Delhi introduced a contemporary tranche of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan which might be despatched by the Chabahar Port in Iran.
The first assembly of the India-Central Asia joint working group on Afghanistan in New Delhi additionally witnessed a resolve by the collaborating nations exploring methods to collectively counter threats of terrorism, extremism, radicalisation and drug trafficking within the area.
A joint assertion stated the assembly emphasised the significance of the formation of a “truly inclusive and representative political structure” that respects the rights of all Afghans and ensures equal rights of ladies, women and members of minority teams, together with entry to training.
In December, India joined a number of different main nations in criticising the Taliban’s determination to ban college training for ladies in Afghanistan, The joint assertion stated India introduced the provision of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat help to Afghanistan in partnership with the UN World Food Programme by Chabahar Port.
Months after the Taliban captured energy in Kabul in August 2021, India had introduced an help of fifty,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghan folks as they had been reeling underneath a extreme meals disaster.
Subsequently, the consignments had been despatched to Afghanistan utilizing the land route by Pakistan.
Islamabad had granted the transit facility after months of discussions.
The joint assertion stated the officers on the deliberations mentioned regional threats of terrorism, extremism, radicalisation and drug trafficking and likewise deliberated on the probabilities to coordinate efforts to counter these threats.
It stated they emphasised that the “territory of Afghanistan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing any terrorist acts and reaffirmed that no terrorist organizations including those designated by the UNSC resolution 1267 should be provided sanctuary or allowed to use the territory of Afghanistan.”
Besides host India, the assembly was attended by particular envoys or senior officers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Country representatives of the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) and the UN World Food Programme (UNWFP) additionally participated within the assembly.
The joint assertion stated the officers exchanged views on the present state of affairs in Afghanistan, together with the political, safety and humanitarian features.
“While emphasising the respect for sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs, the sides reiterated support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan,” it stated.
It stated the nation consultant of the UNWFP in Afghanistan briefed the contributors on the India-UNWFP partnership to ship foodgrain help to Afghan folks and made a presentation on the present humanitarian state of affairs, together with the help necessities for the yr forward.
“The sides took note of the current humanitarian situation and agreed to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people,” the assertion stated. It stated the nation consultant of the UNODC in Afghanistan highlighted the partnership of India and UNODC in combating the menace of narcotics in Afghanistan and thanked New Delhi for “providing humanitarian aid for the Afghan drug user population.”
“Upon their request, India offered capacity building training courses for the relevant stakeholders/partner agencies of UNODC and the relevant officials/stakeholders of Central Asian Republics in the field of countering illegal drug trafficking,” the assertion stated.
Moreover, India and UNODC additionally agreed to companion for the efforts to counter drug trafficking, together with the efforts for rehabilitation of the Afghan drug consumer inhabitants, particularly the Afghan ladies and offering help within the growth of alternate livelihood alternatives, a press assertion by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
The joint assertion stated the contributors thanked India for holding the primary Joint Working Group Meeting on Afghanistan at senior officers stage and agreed to proceed consultations on this format frequently.
India has not but recognised the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and has been pitching for the formation of a very inclusive authorities in Kabul in addition to insisting that Afghan soil should not be used for any terrorist actions towards any nation.
India has been pitching for offering unimpeded humanitarian support to Afghanistan to handle the unfolding humanitarian disaster within the nation.
In June final yr, India re-established its diplomatic presence in Kabul by deploying a “technical team” in its embassy within the Afghan capital.
India had withdrawn its officers from the embassy after the Taliban seized energy in August 2021 following considerations over their safety.
NEW DELHI: India and 5 central Asian nations on Tuesday asserted that Afghani soil should not be used for any terrorist actions at the same time as New Delhi introduced a contemporary tranche of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghanistan which might be despatched by the Chabahar Port in Iran.
The first assembly of the India-Central Asia joint working group on Afghanistan in New Delhi additionally witnessed a resolve by the collaborating nations exploring methods to collectively counter threats of terrorism, extremism, radicalisation and drug trafficking within the area.
A joint assertion stated the assembly emphasised the significance of the formation of a “truly inclusive and representative political structure” that respects the rights of all Afghans and ensures equal rights of ladies, women and members of minority teams, together with entry to training.googletag.cmd.push(perform() googletag.show(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); );
In December, India joined a number of different main nations in criticising the Taliban’s determination to ban college training for ladies in Afghanistan, The joint assertion stated India introduced the provision of 20,000 metric tonnes of wheat help to Afghanistan in partnership with the UN World Food Programme by Chabahar Port.
Months after the Taliban captured energy in Kabul in August 2021, India had introduced an help of fifty,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Afghan folks as they had been reeling underneath a extreme meals disaster.
Subsequently, the consignments had been despatched to Afghanistan utilizing the land route by Pakistan.
Islamabad had granted the transit facility after months of discussions.
The joint assertion stated the officers on the deliberations mentioned regional threats of terrorism, extremism, radicalisation and drug trafficking and likewise deliberated on the probabilities to coordinate efforts to counter these threats.
It stated they emphasised that the “territory of Afghanistan should not be used for sheltering, training, planning or financing any terrorist acts and reaffirmed that no terrorist organizations including those designated by the UNSC resolution 1267 should be provided sanctuary or allowed to use the territory of Afghanistan.”
Besides host India, the assembly was attended by particular envoys or senior officers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
Country representatives of the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC) and the UN World Food Programme (UNWFP) additionally participated within the assembly.
The joint assertion stated the officers exchanged views on the present state of affairs in Afghanistan, together with the political, safety and humanitarian features.
“While emphasising the respect for sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity and non-interference in its internal affairs, the sides reiterated support for a peaceful, secure and stable Afghanistan,” it stated.
It stated the nation consultant of the UNWFP in Afghanistan briefed the contributors on the India-UNWFP partnership to ship foodgrain help to Afghan folks and made a presentation on the present humanitarian state of affairs, together with the help necessities for the yr forward.
“The sides took note of the current humanitarian situation and agreed to continue to provide humanitarian assistance to the Afghan people,” the assertion stated. It stated the nation consultant of the UNODC in Afghanistan highlighted the partnership of India and UNODC in combating the menace of narcotics in Afghanistan and thanked New Delhi for “providing humanitarian aid for the Afghan drug user population.”
“Upon their request, India offered capacity building training courses for the relevant stakeholders/partner agencies of UNODC and the relevant officials/stakeholders of Central Asian Republics in the field of countering illegal drug trafficking,” the assertion stated.
Moreover, India and UNODC additionally agreed to companion for the efforts to counter drug trafficking, together with the efforts for rehabilitation of the Afghan drug consumer inhabitants, particularly the Afghan ladies and offering help within the growth of alternate livelihood alternatives, a press assertion by the Ministry of External Affairs stated.
The joint assertion stated the contributors thanked India for holding the primary Joint Working Group Meeting on Afghanistan at senior officers stage and agreed to proceed consultations on this format frequently.
India has not but recognised the Taliban regime in Afghanistan and has been pitching for the formation of a very inclusive authorities in Kabul in addition to insisting that Afghan soil should not be used for any terrorist actions towards any nation.
India has been pitching for offering unimpeded humanitarian support to Afghanistan to handle the unfolding humanitarian disaster within the nation.
In June final yr, India re-established its diplomatic presence in Kabul by deploying a “technical team” in its embassy within the Afghan capital.
India had withdrawn its officers from the embassy after the Taliban seized energy in August 2021 following considerations over their safety.
