UNSC Nod To Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister’s India Visit, Muttaqi In Delhi From October 9 To 16

Last Updated:October 02, 2025, 18:28 IST

Due to his sanctioned status under the UNSC Resolution 1988 regime, targeting Taliban leaders, Amir Khan Muttaqi requires prior approval from the committee for international travel

Taliban leader Amir Khan Muttaqi has served as the Afghan foreign minister since the fall of Kabul in August 2021. (Image: Getty/File)

The UN Security Council on Thursday approved Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India after New Delhi sought permission for it, top sources told News18.

According to sources, Muttaqi will be in New Delhi from October 9 to 16, following his visit to Russia on October 6. The UN Security Council (UNSC) confirmed this significant development, as it had previously denied permission for the visit.

Due to his sanctioned status under the UN Security Council’s Resolution 1988 regime, targeting Taliban leaders, Muttaqi requires prior approval from the committee for international travel.

The sources said this is significant for India-Taliban ties with the minister visiting New Delhi for high-powered meetings, marking India’s strategic move against Pakistan and China.

Muttaqi has served as the Afghan foreign minister since the fall of Kabul in August 2021.

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