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Taliban Mission: The Taliban regime has appointed Ikramuddin Kamil as its acting ambassador to the Mumbai-based Afghan mission. The move is the first diplomatic appointment made by the Taliban regime in India, and sends an important message to Afghan citizens living in India. According to Afghan media reports, Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, the Taliban's deputy foreign minister for political affairs, announced the appointment, which he posted on Twitter.

Status of Afghan mission in India after Taliban rule

When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, India withdrew all diplomats from its mission in Kabul. Subsequently, due to the return of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, the staff of the Afghan embassy in India left India and took refuge in various Western countries. This caused various problems to the Afghan citizens living in India, as they were unable to get government help and consular services.

This move by the Taliban will not only provide relief to the Afghan community, but will also maintain a state of continuous dialogue between India and the Taliban, which will have a positive impact on bilateral relations.

Appointment of Ikramuddin Kamil

Ikramuddin Kamil, who will now serve as the acting ambassador of the Afghan mission in Mumbai, has studied in India. He studied in India for seven years on a scholarship from the Ministry of External Affairs. Kamil has a doctorate degree from the South Asia University in New Delhi. He has previously worked as a diplomat in the Consulate of Afghanistan and has now agreed to protect the interests of Afghan citizens in India.

Need for appointment

After the return of the Taliban in Afghanistan, India has not officially recognized the Taliban regime, but there have been talks between the two countries on many issues. According to Indian officials, the main purpose of appointing a Taliban diplomat is to protect the interests of Afghan citizens settled in India. This move can mark the beginning of a positive dialogue between India and the Taliban, which can be helpful in improving relations between the two countries.

The first ambassador of the Afghan Embassy in India, who was appointed during the time of Ashraf Ghani, has already left the country. Following this, the appointment of a new ambassador by the Taliban is a sign of relief for the Indian Afghan community.

Conclusion

The appointment of Ikramuddin Kamil signals a new direction in the Taliban's relations with India. This new beginning of diplomatic relations between India and the Taliban is a positive step to help Afghan citizens. Although India has not officially recognised the Taliban government, this appointment proves that the channels of dialogue and cooperation are open between the two countries.