US particular envoy for Afghanistan meets India’s overseas secy, NSA

Newly appointed US particular consultant for Afghanistan, Thomas West, is in Delhi after his go to to Pakistan to debate the state of affairs in Afghanistan. The American envoy met with India’s overseas secretary Harsh V. Shringla and nationwide safety advisor Ajit Doval.

In a tweet, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote: “Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla met US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West @US4AfghanPeace and exchanged views on recent developments and issues of common interest in Afghanistan.”Foreign Secretary @harshvshringla met US Special Representative for Afghanistan Thomas West @US4AfghanPeace and exchanged views on latest developments and problems with frequent curiosity in Afghanistan. pic.twitter.com/Pk2rMFeHWF— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) November 16, 2021
While the discussions focussed on the present developments in Afghanistan, sources stated the matters included the not too long ago held Regional Security Dialogue of NSAs on Afghanistan in New Delhi, motion of individuals out and in of Afghanistan, coordinating world efforts on humanitarian help to Afghanistan, regional safety points, and different bilateral and worldwide problems with mutual curiosity.India not too long ago held the Delhi Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan, which noticed the participation of safety chiefs of the 5 Central Asian nations ( Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan), Iran and Russia.Before arriving in New Delhi, ambassador West visited Islamabad throughout November 11-13. A press launch of the US embassy in Pakistan stated: “In meetings of the extended Troika, participants discussed the way forward on Afghanistan. West also held bilateral meetings with Pakistani government officials in which both parties emphasized the importance of pressing the Taliban to uphold its commitments to counterterrorism, the right of free passage for those who wish to depart Afghanistan, and the rights of all Afghan citizens, including minorities and women.”The focus of America has been that of motion of Afghans in and overseas and humanitarian assist reaching the individuals straight.The go to comes as secretary of state Antony R. Blinken held a digital assembly on November 15 with representatives of #AfghanEvac, an umbrella coalition of greater than 100 self-organized teams of veterans, frontline civilians, social staff, attorneys, advocates, non-profits, Congressional workers, and personal sector staff.“Secretary Blinken thanked the organizations represented on the call for their tireless work, dedication and for their partnership with the State Department to help facilitate relocation efforts. The secretary noted the importance of their voices as leaders to continue to hold the government accountable and highlighted the invaluable ongoing, regular coordination between State, the Department of Defense, and #AfghanEvac,” stated State Department spokesperson Ned Price.