Public sentiment is predominantly negative regarding the Taliban foreign minister's visit to India, with widespread concerns about legitimizing a regime known for extremism and human rights violations, particularly against women. Some comments recognize the need for pragmatic cooperation, while many express skepticism about India's diplomatic engagement and its implications for both domestic and foreign policies.

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bddgfx

Why do these Taliban guys always look like they're desperate for sleep?!

doorbellrepairman

That's me when I'm partnered up with a classmate I'm not fond of for practicals or some projects.

Gremlin-Star-07

Romanticfella

That's a guy who has throttled someone to death with his bare hands

Vic_Hedges

"Politics makes strange bedfellows"🤷🏻‍♀️ 


Afghanistan is in India's neighbourhood. India doesn't support the sixth century practices of Taliban (the Afghan people knows it better), but is forced to have talks with them out of pragmatism. 


There's a reason why Kissinger, a notorious India hater, in one of his last interviews gave India as the answer to the question about the country that he thinks has the best diplomacy. We have cordial relations with USA, Russia, Iran, Saudi, Israel....(basically every country except China and Pakistan).

Independent-Log-4245

Y'know the thing about a shark, he's got... **lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a doll's eyes**.

teabaggins76

fungusyoung188

I've seen two comments in this thread talking about the Taliban's "6th century practices" - what does that mean? What is it referring to?

Dd_8630

I am NOT pro-Taliban. I am genuinely wondering when an internationally recognised terrorist organisation just becomes a legitimate government?

I'd argue that most modern governments started off as, or at least worked alongside, some sort of terrorist group

uberprodude

This is very weird but again when it comes to geopolitics there's no permanent friends or enemies. Taliabn's 6th century practices do not align with India's values but I believe India is seriously pissed off at Pakistani efforts to keep their terrorists under control. I read these guys have touched on a lot of issues, terrorism being one of them. India being India doesn't give a shit about anyone but themselves but Afghanis and Indians (general population) is a textbook definition of bromance. India will continue to develop Afghanistan further but I am sure it comes at the cost of Taliban intel India will use to target terrorists in Pakistan. So maybe a practical move by India? I dont know I am still confused lol.

Thick_Sun2297

Discussing how to deal with Pakistani reverse swing bowling.

stilusmobilus

India was the biggest supporter of Northern Alliance which fought against Taliban in the 90s and gave them helicopters and weapons. But now there are now doubts as who will control Afghanistan in the forseeable future so it only makes sense.

EasyRider_Suraj

Pakistan and the US funding the Taliban against the soviets has to be the worst foreign policy decision to ever be made in contemporary history for both nations

GamerBoixX

The US should be the LAST country to judge India for it's alliances lol, didn't Orange Pedo Man just back Assad and Syria?

shahipaneer3

taliban look disappointed that he's not holding hand with lil girl.

Diligent-Depth-4002

Something is missing here...wait where are the lasers?

Far_Patience2073

ntakimaakichu

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India lookin like; This is what we're down too! Got to make “friends” with this clown!

# Taliban “Ali”; I finally have a “Friend”!

BQE2473

It's good the beardy washed his hands and changed his toga. Blood is unseemly in some circles.

Vimes-NW

Massive-Context-5641

Pakistan did this they created taliban, now we gotta align with their creation to fck them.

Ember_Roots

India’s diplomacy is so GOATed, 6 months ago, they were not on talking terms with China and absolute friends with US AND Russia at the same time. 

Then, when Pakistan attacked, they retaliated in an absolutely proportionate matter. Following this, when US tried to arm-twist India into submitting under threats of Tariffs, not only did it stand, it built back the BRICS alliance and openly challenged the dollar hegemony. 

All of this in 6 months. 

So basically now, every respectable country is on good geopolitical terms with India.

NewWheelView

No. Those disgraceful waste of air and space need to be utterly and completely isolated.

Alarmed_Scientist_15

Wow, from combatting islamists to befriending them. Jaishankar cucked himself here.

torontoball

Submission:

Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's eight-day visit to India marks the highest-level engagement since the Taliban seized power in 2021. This previously "unimaginable" visit illustrates pragmatism and realpolitik on both sides, as they look to upgrade diplomatic, political, and trade links.
The discussions focus on trade, economic ties, and diplomatic relations. Following a meeting between Muttaqi and Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, India announced it will reopen its embassy in Kabul, which was closed four years ago. Muttaqi, calling India a "close friend," also met with the Indian business community.

This warming relationship between India and the de facto Taliban government is set against a backdrop of sharply deteriorating ties between Pakistan and the Taliban. Pakistan, historically a close ally of the Taliban, is now publicly calling Afghanistan an "enemy country" due to the alleged sheltering of the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), a charge the Taliban rejects.

r_bradbury1

There's one more thing to be added to this discussion. The rare earth minerals &amp; gold mines which previously china along with pakistan were trying and now, america is after.. that's why, it's cozying up with a chamellion pakistan... Afghanistan knows this and they always remember that whenever natural calamities take effect, India is always there, tomm India has also built their government office, parliament &amp; what not? Here, this visit was  also to3 open their embassy..

Only_bliss_

&gt;This particular trip comes against a backdrop of worsening ties between both India and Pakistan, and Pakistan and the Taliban government.

&gt;"The deterioration in ties with Pakistan also allows them \[Taliban\] to hedge their bets and show how it is no longer dependent on Islamabad for its survival - carving out an identity separate from their over-dependence on Pakistan," Harsh V Pant and Shivam Shekhawat, of the Observer Research Foundation think tank, wrote in a [piece for NDTV ](https://www.ndtv.com/opinion/why-the-taliban-foreign-minister-is-really-visiting-india-9417392)news channel.

Forget the "enemy of my enemy", it's now "the old friend of my enemy is my new friend".

~~I hope India knows what it's doing, but for now this empowers the Taliban more so than it helps India. I doubt the Taliban would turn their back on their old friend, another fundamentalist Muslim country, like India hopes, despite whatever schism is developing between them and Pakistan.~~

Edit: I was wrong, please see below comments.

ImperiumRome

The Taliban ties with Hamas are aborhant, and it treatment of women is disgusting and are a throwback to the 7th century. However in foreign policy they rule pretty pragmatically (for the most part), for example: 

-during the conflict between India, and Pakistan they pretty much claimed neutrality and called for de-esclation

- they are fighting the Khorsan provience , and seeking foreign help in the process ISIS-K is a huge problem for everybody it even more extreme at times then the main ISIS branch.

- they quietly seeked American and other nations help in the fight against the Khorsan provience 

Yes  they host Al qaeda leaders but pledged they will not be allowed to attack other nations (I really think Al qaeda attack on 9/11 caught the Taliban off guard, even before 9/11 there were talks the deobandi taliban had a odd relationship with the neo-salafi/neowhabbi Al qaeda, yet felt compelled to bot give them up as guests and fight to defend their guests, even if those guests are terrorists that killed 3,000 people in the biggest attack on us soil), regardless Al qaeda is out on a short leash and even the Taliban turned the blind eye and must of allowed the us to attack and kill Iman Al Zawarhi right in a guest house in Kanual, even Al qaeda elements have accused the Taliban of giving up Iman Al Zawarhi in some grand bargain behind the scenes.

- growing ties with India, as well as growing ties with China even refusing The Uyhgur jihadist TIP to take base and sage haven in Afghanistan, while china has slashed 89% if tariffs on afghan goods and investing in Afghanistan, of course India and The Taliban has issues ith Pakistan, with India it kashmir, with Afgjanistan it's the durand line border dispute.

- recently held talks with the Trump adminstration about a prisoner exchange and some form of normalized relation seeking economic aid, and international recognition.

-has diplomatic relations with Russia as both fear the isis linked Khorsan provience and seeking currency and trade deals

at-times with the uae and allowing emirati firm GAAN to handle security at Kabul airport, Eithad is now making flights to Kabul, as well as the UAE helping to negioate the relations between the Taliban and India that happened recently.

- the Taliban has a office in Doha, Qatar airways has been keying fscilating foreign evacuations from Afgjanistan since the 2021 ys withdrawl and collapse and the us supported Afghan milltary and government.

So for all of their wrongs (ie - the persecution of hazera shiites, the persecution and suppression of any very small christianity in the region, turning a blind eye to the Pakistani Taliban attacks on Pakistan from within Afghanistan, it ties to Hamas and praise of oct.7th), I'm the area of foreign policy it seems to have pragmatically and somewhat rationally compared to it isolationist stance, and exportation of terrorism outside of the region.

Psychological-Flow55

They fully enslave half their population, more than 20 Million women, entirely treated like cattle. But sure, go ahead and celebrate building diplomacy with them, I guess

heytherehellogoodbye

India making friends with Putin, and now the Taliban!

Terrible-Group-9602

its not exactly a show off to be appreciated or favored by the members of a terrorist organization.

Arzin-yubin

I mean we love them and they love us. We only hate the ones controlling Afghanistan but the people there are great. Just look at their cricketers, great lads to be around with

RadlogLutar

You know y'all are getting it wrong right? Taliban or not indians are very respected in afganistan due to our diplomatic ties . We are also fiercely loved through iran iraq syria most parts of Russia and middle East! Why? Our govt did good business with them, we have ties that go way way back and our movies made their way to their television. They relate with our customs, emotions and social structure. It makes me sick to my core how everyone thinks that it's the taliban who is appreciating india and it's a bad thing. Frankly their socio economical situation has nothing to do with it. 

I suggest you watch nomadic indians latest syria series to know more about India's influence. India was very widely respected and still is in most parts of asia, that's because we are ancient.

Affectionate_Angle69

serialposter

You got a guy from Afghanistan speaking English to a Indian. What a funny world we live in.

SnafuJuants

Just general information, in foreign land when you meet any Afghanistani they'll always consider you as your brother and try to help you when they know you're from India. I hope Indians also do the same and give respect.

dexter_d3

after reading the comments it doesn't matter if the Taliban like us. We still have good relations with the Afghani people and India has never done anything against them. we should continue our friendly nature with them regardless of what we think of their government.

Icy_Trouble_9558

well, afganistan is More safe than pakistan

Morningstar2020

The one thing i liked about afghanistan very much is they love cleanliness, their roads, their footpaths, shops, home everything is so clean

Regular-Appeal5392

Lol tied together by our mutual hatred of a umm neighbour

vhef21

When ever I see these videos, sadly am reminded of what they did to Hindus in Hindukush.

These_Growth9876

"Bye bye UwU" 💅🏻

Proceeds to go home and beat his 9 year old wife

Brilliant-Maize7354

Now Porkies and Bonglus will freely roam across these lands by saying that they’re Indians, will do cheap chillar works and piss the locals off, then bring bad name to the Indian brand.

urbanmonk007

Who funds the afghani terrorists and provide all top guns/riffles ?

amy004

Source - [https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/india-afghanistan-are-like-brothers-security-personnels-heartwarming-gesture-for-indian-tourist-goes-viral-9422786](https://www.ndtv.com/offbeat/india-afghanistan-are-like-brothers-security-personnels-heartwarming-gesture-for-indian-tourist-goes-viral-9422786)

srinidhi1

Why does Afghanistan like India so much ?

Idiotsofblr

Aur fir kuch log aa k jaishankar ko gyan dete hai  kehte hai ki isstifa de de, India's foreign policy has been robust for decades, be it any party in power.

blackthorn-01

Ok_Visual4618

De_Fine69

ThatPatelGuy

Maleficent-Self-5305

Their love for us comes from their hate for our mutual enemy (pakistan) 

"Enemy of my enemy is my friend" ahh

guesswhoisbackbae

Indian passport being string in Taliban era Afghanistan isn’t a positive or the flex you think it is. Them being able to ban women from attending a press conference on Indian soil because of our spineless government is their flex.

Sharp-Zebra-2959

It's not something to be proud about 😭 only people who are welcoming us are taliban

Puzzled_ethics9175

Is this something to brag about that Indians are liked by a terrorist state?


Imao people downvoting this cause of what? Ya all really wanna be liked by Talibans now 😭

aight_my_ass

It's probably a good place to travel. 

But just be aware that once you have Afghanistan on your passport, many countries will flag you for entry - especially USA.

Realistic_Patience67

Afghans do like India- but let us not go kuchpuchi over Taliban

Globalistacoolhead

Confused a little on this. Why are we praising this moment given the horrible situation in Afghanistan?

No_Outcome_1197

Kya din agaye hai, talibanio se validation mil ke khus ho rahe hai. A coup regime that has taken Afghanistan back by 100 years and is closing down on human rights like free will is a crime. Ek zaman tha, where we were used to aspire this sort of friendship with the Japanese, South Koreans, Americans, and other developed countries.

Democrazy-Chronicles

Happy there is some common sense prevailing in these comments. Fuck Taliban! 🤮

aweap

Isn't this a shame. Indians are hated most elsewhere except in Afghanistan ruled by Taliban.

Animals_elephants

Wake me up when they're nice to the women there. Till then they get no brownie points for being good to Indians.

Unhappy_Bread_2836

ajaysingh1908

Bhai saab..need to visit afghanistan..has to be one of the most beautiful countries in the world

MANDAR_MUKHERJEE

I know so many guys who have given so many years in Afghanistan in helping rebuild it. They have taken so many risks with their lives to do their duty. This mutual respect is owed to them, and not to any sleazy credit hogging politician.

OneMillionFireFlies

Hindus and Sikhs have been genocided in Afghanistan, and you are celebrating this shit.

What a tragedy.

YTheFountainHeadK

musicflux

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Motor_Instance5278

What I dreamt as a child. Being validated by these guys. /s. 

Just in case, it was sarcasm.

veryspicypickle

oh wooww saar. saar taliban respect india saar im feeling so paraud indian army saar wow saar i love taliban i love afghanistan saar saar respect to taliban increased today saar wow saar aaahahahahhahahhahhhhhh 3 liters of white substance came from my nunu saar ahhahhhh its nini time now saar school tmrw saar

Ok_Professional2491

Username_Reddit-

I mean getting validation from taliban is t exactly a flex lol

medusas_girlfriend90

Even in US, they don't treat Indians like this.

Proper-Ant6196

There are a lot of vloggers, even from india that go to Afghanistan. They meet the guys there called tali-Bros


One day Insha Allah i will go too 



There is no public law or governmental order from India that says “the Afghan Taliban” is designated as a terrorist group under Indian law.

India’s domestic list of banned or proscribed organisations does not currently include the entire Taliban.




Russia has recognised the Taliban government recently, and their ministers were in india a few days ago, india has Afghan embassy run by the Taliban in Mumbai. There's a possibility of India along with china and other countries recognising the Taliban.




There will be posts like these to make the people's minds, after whatever the godi media has peddled 


Taliban minister on Indian podcast by mishra https://youtu.be/nWIbX1Er6Dc?si=dlbbKy_MR_cnPnkw

Lost-Letterhead-6615

Wuky_Jaff

Old_Pomegranate_6272

India has a lot of goodwill in Central Asian countries (which were part of Soviet Union) and also in countries like Afghanistan and Mongolia due to our recent constructive investments in these countries. India also has a lot of goodwill in African countries. Due to all the social media noise around hate for Indians in Western countries and Southeast Asian countries, we tend to think we are not liked abroad but that's just not true.

disc_jockey77

Yes they know their orange version is ruling india.

Mountain-Finish-1992

Saar u phoolsapport Ijrayeel booti phulll, na?

NextPhilo

aunty-national

Soo who from RSS is going to Afghanistan as part of the student exchange

Adorable_Shaytan

TootaFoota

India has invested over USD 3 billion in Afghanistan for development and welfare projects.

Understand the whole situation. We have invested so much and are investing more. Plus we need them against Pakistan.

B-Cool-

India should not legitimize a terrorist organization that won’t let women study or work

toxicbrew

No doubt he'll be discussing minority and women's rights with BJP &amp; RSS leaders given the deep knowledge and expertise they share in these areas.

AllIsEvanescent

Power of RSS, even taliban is coming to take tyranny lessons from it

ravilawliet

I understand we are making friends with them for various interests  , chief among them pakistan , doesn't mean we should stay silent ,  we should atleast  raise objection  to them for not allowing a women's cricket team or for banning education for women

kishorecmgb

We should not be in talks with the Taliban. We're incentivising terrorists.

noir_dx

Sigh now the Bhakts have to figure out positive things to say about the Taliban…you know, everything they supposedly stand against

Unfair_Fact_8258

Are the Tailban no longer terrorists for the government now?

Snowee6399

Lol looks Like a dog standing beside dog food, they might sure be helpful to us diplomatically

Swimming_Ganache_978

calvincat123

We do have their bhagwa version. Birds of the same feather.

So Afghanistan’s Taliban is meeting India’s Taliban?

blyubird

GL4389

So lets see how many of these Hindu savior will protest against real Jihadis who will visit this country?

DevoutApostate90

These people are the ones who are gonna rule Afghan for the next few decades. We need to be realistic and establish ties.

Coach_Majestic

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