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India and Afghanistan in 2026
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7th India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan (October 14, 2026)
The 7th round of talks under the ‘India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan’ was held in New Delhi on 14 October 2026. It was co-chaired by India’s Deputy National Security Adviser, Mr. Pavan Kapoor and Russia’s Deputy Secretary of the Security Council, Mr. Aleksandr Venediktov.
Source: 7th India-Russia Special Mechanism on Pakistan and Afghanistan (October 14, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Afghan Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mawlawi Ataullah Omari visits India
Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan, visited India on 7 to 12 July 2026, the 4th ministerial-level visit from Afghanistan since October 2025. He met Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan and Minister of State Pabitra Margherita, and the delegation interacted with NABARD, ICAR, IARI, FICCI and other institutions.
Source: Visit of Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock of Afghanistan to India (July 07 - 12, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India and Afghanistan hold 4th Joint Committee Meeting in New Delhi
The 4th round of the India-Afghanistan Joint Committee Meeting was held in New Delhi on July 9, 2026, co-chaired by Joint Secretary (PAI) M. Anand Prakash and Shuaib Baryalai, Director General, First Political Division, Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The sides reviewed humanitarian assistance, development partnership, food security, healthcare, education, sports, trade, visa and connectivity.
Source: India-Afghanistan Joint Committee Meeting, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India condemns Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan that killed civilians
Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India condemns the air strikes by Pakistan in Afghanistan's territory, which led to the death of several civilians and destruction of civilian infrastructure. He said India reiterates that Afghanistan's sovereignty and territorial integrity should be fully respected.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding recent attacks by Pakistan on Afghanistan, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
India condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory during Ramadan
Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India strongly condemns Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghan territory that resulted in civilian casualties, including women and children, during the holy month of Ramadan. India reiterated its support for Afghanistan's sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence.
Source: Official Spokesperson’s response to media queries regarding Pakistan’s airstrikes on Afghanistan, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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