EAM S Jaishankar Meets Qatari Foreign Minister In Doha
India's External Affairs Minister during a stopover in Doha on August 20 met his Qatari counterpart Sheikh Mohammad bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani. The two envoys held a discussion concerning the situation and the latest development in Afghanistan amid the Taliban take over the country. Many world leaders visited Doha as it is the center for intra-Afghan peace talks given that many Taliban political leaders are inhabited in the Gulf nation.
Tags: S Jaishankar, Qatar foreign minister, Afganistan crisis, Peace Talks
Courtesy: The Times of India
Taliban Claims "Islamic System" Will Ensure Peace In Afghanistan
The Taliban, on June 20, said that they will engage in peace talks and they want peace which will come through the enforcement of an Islamic system. Furthermore, this system is the only way to ensure women's rights and an end to the wars. The Taliban claims commitment to peace, despite the rise in violence after the US military's departure. Talks between Taliban and Afghanistan government have reached an impasse.
Tags: Taliban, Afghanistan, US military, Peace Talks
Courtesy: WION News
Afghanistan Appreciates India's Support to Maintain Peace in the Nation
The chief negotiator of Afghanistan Government Abdullah Abdullah, currently on his four-day tour in India for peace talks, called India as the country’s 'strategic partner' for continuous support. While mentioning the importance of India in establishing peace, Abdullah said, “The role of India in establishing lasting peace in Afghanistan and the region is vital.” He will be meeting top diplomats including the Prime Minister during his visit… read-more
Tags: India, Afghanistan, Peace Talks, New Delhi
Courtesy: Wion News
Nagorno-Karabakh Region Still Critical; Azerbaijan and Armenia Reject Peace Talks
Azerbaijan and Armenia, who are fighting for the contentious Nagorno-Karabakh region, turned down offers for peace talks from Russia and France. Reportedly, French President Macron and Russia's Putin offered to host peace talks and urged to de-escalate tensions in the disputed region. However, Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev stated that his troops would continue fighting till Armenia leaves Karabakh. Reportedly, the official death toll… read-more
Tags: Russia, France, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Peace Talks, Nagorno-Karabakh
Courtesy: Al-Jazeera