Taliban Accuses Pakistan of Airspace Violation and Bombing; India Cites Shared Terror Threat

Taliban's Accusation Against Pakistan

• 🇦🇫 The Taliban government has accused Pakistan of violating Kabul's sovereign territory and airspace.
• 💥 This accusation follows two explosions heard in Kabul, with the Taliban claiming Pakistan bombed a civilian market in the Marghi area of Paktika.
• ⚠️ The Taliban described the alleged incursion as an unprecedented, violent, and heinous act.

India's Stance on Shared Threats

• 🇮🇳 During a visit to India, Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi was reminded by New Delhi of the shared threat of cross-border terrorism.
• 🤝 India emphasized the need for coordinated efforts to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
• 🤝 India appreciated Afghanistan's sensitivity towards India's security concerns, noting the solidarity shown after the Paralam terrorist attack.

Diplomatic Developments

• ✈️ The Afghan Foreign Minister's visit to India marked his first trip to the neighboring country and rival of Pakistan.
• 📈 In conjunction with the visit, India announced it was upgrading its mission in Kabul to a full embassy.