UNSC resolution on Afghanistan addresses India’s concerns – Times of India

New Delhi: UN Security Council The resolution on Afghanistan addresses the major concerns of India relating to the country after its acquisition by Taliban, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
NS UN Security CouncilIndia, chaired by India, on Monday passed a resolution demanding that the territory of Afghanistan should not be used to threaten any country or harbor terrorists.
the people cited above said UN Security Council Resolution 2593 “at this time” addresses India’s key concerns regarding Afghanistan, adding that India has played an active role in ensuring its passage.
There are growing concerns in India over the possibility of an increase in activities of various terror groups, including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed, from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan.
He said that India has been in constant touch with key members of the UN Security Council on this matter for the past few days and the issue was raised during this period. foreign affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s phone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
“As President of the UNSC, India felt it important that given the gravity of the situation, there should be a Security Council resolution,” said one of the persons cited above.
The resolution demands that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to harbor and train terrorists.
“It also addresses India’s immediate concerns regarding the convenience of travel to and from Afghanistan, including at the Kabul airport. This will include Indian nationals stranded in the country as well as Afghan nationals, including minorities, who travel to India,” the person said. want to do.”
People said the resolution also addresses issues of humanitarian aid, human rights, inclusive and negotiable solutions.
“We believe this UN Security Council decision will have a significant impact on developments in Afghanistan,” said a second person.
“It is a matter of satisfaction that our presidency can contribute to serious international consideration of this important issue,” he said.

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