Dehradun, Oct. 11 -- India has decided to upgrade its 'technical mission' in Kabul to embassy status. This is part of a number of initiatives being taken to restore relations with Afghanistan which were disrupted by the Taliban takeover of the country in August 2021. This is being done despite the serious ideological differences with that fundamentalist regime. It must be noted, however, that even at the lowest point, India has respected the deeply ingrained people-to-people relationship that goes back a long way. It has done so by adopting a policy of continuity regarding development projects, as well as humanitarian aid provided in times of crisis.
This is part of a pragmatism displayed by the Modi government in dealing with nations that...