PM Modi Chairs High-Level Meeting On Afghanistan Situation. Pakistan's Involvement Discussed, Say Sources

As per inputs, in the high-level meeting chaired by PM Modi, the excessive role being played by Pakistan's intelligence agencies and its army in Afghanistan was discussed.

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New Delhi: A high-level meeting was held on Monday at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence over the developing situation in Afghanistan. 

Lasting almost two hours, the key meeting was attended by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Army Chief General Bipin Rawat.

According to sources, the issue of the ongoing situation in Afghanistan was discussed in detail. The matter of internal security was discussed in particular keeping into consideration the possible threats posed by the Taliban rule in the worn-torn country along with the terrorist organisations based in Pakistan. 

As per inputs, a detailed view of the excessive role being played by Pakistan's intelligence agencies and its army in Afghanistan was presented. Apart from this, the use and presence of the Pakistani Army Battalion and Air Force in Panjshir were also discussed.

According to sources, India is keeping a close eye on the formation of the new government in Afghanistan and Pakistan's influence in it, especially with the Haqqani group's efforts to get a bigger share in power. Countries around the world are keeping an eye on Afghanistan and India is also in contact with them over the developing situation. 

All NATO countries including America want an Afghan government that is inclusive. The nature of the Taliban government will reveal how the situation in Afghanistan and the neighbouring region will be in the future.

At present, India is on a wait and watch mode like the rest of the countries in the world, closely studying the Taliban’s advances.

Taliban Declares Control Of Panjshir Valley

The meeting in New Delhi took place after the Taliban declared control of the Panjshir Valley. Spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid held a press conference in Kabul on Monday to announce that the war in Afghanistan has ended, and now the Taliban hope "Afghanistan to become a stable country", as reported by TOLOnews.

Mujahid said that as the war is over, an Islamic and accountable government will be formed soon.

Reiterating its plans of making Afghanistan a peaceful state Mujahid said, "People should know that the aggressors" will never build Afghanistan and the development of the country is the responsibility of the Afghan people. We will work towards a common goal and build a better future", as per the TOLOnews report.

On the other hand, Ahmad Massoud, the leader of the Resistance Front, in an audio message on his Facebook page continued to claim that the resistance forces are present in Panjshir and continue to fight Taliban forces, TOLOnews reported.