India has issued a powerful call at the United Nations, urging the global community to prevent Pakistan-based terror groups Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT) and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from exploiting Afghan territory for terrorist activities. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting on Afghanistan, India’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, emphasized the need for coordinated international efforts to curb these UN-designated entities and their facilitators, in a pointed reference to Pakistan’s role.

Harish highlighted India’s deep ties with Afghanistan, describing their relationship as civilizational and underscoring New Delhi’s commitment to peace and stability in the war-torn nation. “India is closely monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan,” he said, advocating for a regional and global consensus to foster development and counter terrorism. India’s active participation in UN meetings in Doha and other regional forums reflects its dedication to these goals, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar engaging directly with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi.

The ambassador stressed that a balanced approach, combining incentives for positive actions and consequences for harmful ones, is essential for Afghanistan’s post-conflict recovery. “A ‘business as usual’ approach will only maintain the status quo, which fails the Afghan people,” Harish warned, noting that four years under a sanctioned regime have left millions grappling with poverty, disease, and hunger. He called for innovative policy measures to support Afghanistan’s development, moving beyond punitive strategies.

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India’s humanitarian commitment was evident following last month’s devastating earthquake in Afghanistan. Among the first to respond, India delivered 1,000 family tents, 15 tonnes of food supplies, and an additional 21 tonnes of relief materials, including medicines, hygiene kits, blankets, and generators. More aid is en route, building on India’s extensive support since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover, which includes 50,000 tonnes of wheat, 330 tonnes of medicines, and 40,000 liters of pesticides. In collaboration with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, India has also provided 84 tonnes of aid for drug rehabilitation programs, particularly for women.

Harish reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to Afghanistan’s reconstruction, with over 500 development projects across all provinces. From capacity-building initiatives to humanitarian aid, India remains focused on meeting the Afghan people’s needs. The country’s condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, echoed by Afghan authorities, further strengthens bilateral ties. As India continues to engage stakeholders, its push for a stable, peaceful, and prosperous Afghanistan signals a resolute stand against terrorism and a vision for regional stability.

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