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National Security Adviser Ajit Doval today reiterated that India is keenly watching the developments in Afghanistan. In his remarks at Delhi Regional Security Dialogue, Doval said, it is a privilege for India to host this dialogue.
Doval expressed confidence that deliberations will be productive and useful and will contribute to help people of Afghanistan and enhance all countries collective security. Mr Doval said, this is a time for close consultations amongst the participating countries. Delhi Regional Security Dialogue, which is convened by India over the Afghanistan situation is currently underway in New Delhi.
Iran, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan are participating in the meeting. India had also invited Pakistan and China for the meeting. However, both countries are not attending. China has said, it is unable to attend the meeting due to scheduling issue, but is open for dialogue with India on Afghanistan multilaterally and bilaterally.
This is the first time all Central Asian countries, not just Afghanistan’s immediate land neighbours, are participating in this format. The enthusiastic response is recognition of the importance attached to India’s role to promote peace and security in Afghanistan.
AIR correspondent quoting official sources reports that there will be discussions over security situation in Afghanistan, radicalization, extremism, drug production and trafficking. Threat emanating from military weapons left behind in Afghanistan will also be a part of deliberation.
