MEA Joint Secretary J P Singh Represents India At UN-Led Conference On Afghanistan In Doha

India has joined UN-led conference on Afghanistan which began in Doha yesterday. India is being represented by Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, J P Singh. India is among the 25 countries participating in the third UN-led conference on Afghanistan, looking to find ways to improve the lives of the Afghan people in the Taliban ruled country. 

The meeting is significant as it is the first time that the Taliban are attending the talks. However, the UN has denied that the latest round of talks in Doha are meant to pave the way for international recognition for the Taliban. The conference in Doha is also seeing participation by the EU, OIC and SCO.

India has legitimate economic and



security interests in Afghanistan. New Delhi is of the view that the international community must focus on combating terrorism, humanitarian assistance, formation of a truly inclusive government and preserving the rights of women, girls and minorities.

Securing its investments in Afghanistan is also a priority for India as it working on close to 500 projects in the country spread across all 34 provinces.

Ensuring that Afghan territory is not used for sheltering terrorists or financing terrorist acts, however, tops the list of Indian priorities. India will look to again make the point that any instability in Afghanistan is a threat to the whole region.