A planned visit to India by Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was postponed due to existing UN Security Council sanctions preventing his travel. This visit would have been significant as it marked the first ministerial contact between Kabul and New Delhi since the Taliban’s takeover in August 2021. While India has not recognized the Taliban government, it continues to emphasize its support for the Afghan people’s aspirations and developmental needs, advocating for an inclusive government in Kabul. Furthermore, India insists that Afghan territory must not be used for terrorism, reaffirming its commitment to regional security.