India opposes seizure of power by force-Jaishankar at SCO meet

India on Wednesday presented a three-point roadmap for the conflict-ridden country AfghanistanIndia opposes seizure of power by force that entailed cessation of violence and terrorist attacks, settlement of the conflict through political dialogue and steps to ensure that neighbouring countries are not threatened by terrorism, separatism and extremism. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar put forth the roadmap at a meeting of the SCO foreign ministers’ contact group on Afghanistan in Dushanbe amid growing global concerns over the Taliban fighters gaining control over large parts of the country.

“The world, region and the Afghan people all want the same end state: 1. An independent, neutral, unified, peaceful, democratic and prosperous nation," Jaishankar tweeted. “2. Ceasing violence and terrorist attacks against civilians and state representatives, settle conflict through political dialogue, and respect interests of all ethnic groups, and 3. Ensure that neighbours are not threatened by terrorism, separatism and extremism," he said. Amid escalating violence in Afghanistan, India has been pressing for a comprehensive ceasefire. SCO foreign ministers meeting was dominated by the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan, and called on members of the grouping to act against terrorism and terror financing. Russian Foreign Minister Serge Lavrov, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Afghan Foreign Minister Mohammad Hanif Atmar were among those who participated at the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) contact group.

Presented the Indian view at the SCO FM Contact Group meeting on Afghanistan at Dushanbe today. pic.twitter.com/Zp89bpYWTF

— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) July 14, 2021