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India has announced it will upgrade its “technical mission” in Kabul to a full embassy, effectively reopening its embassy in Afghanistan. 
• The move is seen as a major diplomatic shift, signaling deeper engagement with the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan. 
• Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi made a visit to India (New Delhi), the first by a senior Taliban leader since 2021, to hold talks with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. 
• In their joint statements, both sides condemned acts of terrorism emanating from “regional countries” and emphasized the need for cooperation in areas like trade, health, and stability. 
• India reiterated that engagement with the Taliban does not necessarily amount to full formal recognition, emphasizing a cautious, pragmatic approach. 
• There is also intention on the Taliban side to send diplomats to New Delhi, reflecting reciprocal movements in their bilateral diplomacy. 
• The diplomatic reset may be partly driven by India’s concerns over Pakistan’s influence in Afghanistan, China’s reach, and regional strategic balance.