OPINION | Delhi Smoothens Road To Kabul, But It Will Always Pass Through Islamabad

India is deepening ties with the Taliban-led Afghanistan, aiming to boost trade and replace Pakistan's influence.

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After initial reluctance since the Taliban came back to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, New Delhi seems to have decided that it will now leave no stone unturned in opening all its doors to Kabul, even as India and Pakistan witness heightened tensions over cross-border terrorism. After welcoming Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi with open arms in October, India is now engaging with Taliban Trade Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi to not just enhance two-way trade with the