SPECIAL REPORT shares these concerns and objectives,” said Raveesh Kumar, spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs.
On Trump’ s call for India to do more, Kumar pointed out that India was already helping Afghanistan due to its“ traditional friendship” and assured that these efforts would continue.“ We have been steadfast in extending reconstruction and development assistance to Afghanistan, in keeping with our traditional friendship with its people. We will continue these efforts, including in partnership with other countries,” he said.
Conclusion:
Pakistan’ s abetment of terrorism in Afghanistan has been no secret; however its duplicity in countering terrorism has risked American troops which vexed the US.
The trilateral cooperation between India, US and Afghanistan suggests a new emerging alliance to defeat extremist groups, especially the Taliban.
This explains America’ s tilt towards India( which has been emerging as a key player in Afghanistan by providing enormous aid and undertaking development work).
The trilateral co-operation between India, USA and Afghanistan suggests a new emerging alliance to defeat extremist groups, especially the Taliban. The increasing cooperation between India and the US has irked Pakistan which stands exposed on its support for the terror outfits.
However, the cooperation between India and the US is key to ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan. The situation in the‘ Heart of Asia’ has a direct effect on its neighboring countries which the US realises very well. India, as a stable economic and political power in the region, perfectly suits America’ s long-term policy in Afghanistan.
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