PM Modi seeks inclusive govt & end to terror in Afghanistan at G20 Extraordinary Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday virtually took part in G20 Extraordinary Summit on Afghanistan and stressed on preventing Afghanistan from becoming a source of terrorism and ricalisation. Participating in G20 meeting virtually, PM Modi called for humanitarian assistance to Afghan citizens and an inclusive ministration comprising of women and mirities. 

In his remarks, PM Modi emphasised centuries-old people-to-people ties between India and Afghanistan. " Prime Minister mentioned that over last two deces, India has contributed to promoting socio-ecomic development and capacity building of youth and women in Afghanistan. He recalled that over 500 development projects have been implemented by India in Afghanistan," PMO said in a press release.

PM Modi said that Afghans h a great feeling of friendship for India and conveyed that every Indian citizen felt pain of Afghans facing malnutrition and hunger. He urged international community to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to war-ravd nation.

Prime Minister also emphasised need to ensure that war-torn count did t turn into a source of terrorism and ricalisation, regionally and globally. "He emphasized on need to enhance our joint fight against nexus of ricalization, terrorism and smuggling of drugs and arms in region," statement said.

At G20 virtual meet on Afghanistan, PM Modi stressed that inclusive ministration, which included women and mirities, is needed in Afghanistan to preserve socio-ecomic gainst in 20 years and to restrict spre of rical ideology. 

"He conveyed support for important role of United Nations in Afghanistan and called for renewed support of G20 for mess contained in UN Security Council Resolution 2593 on Afghanistan. Prime Minister called on international community to forge a unified international response without which it would be difficult to bring about desired change in Afghanistan’s situation," statement ded.

Re PM Modi's full statement at G20 Summit here 

Taliban takeover

Following anuncement of US departure from Afghanistan, Taliban quickly gained control over war-ravd nation. In September, extremist group anunced formation of 'Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan' government with Mullah Mohamm Hasan Akhund as its leer. new cabinet included 33 ministers. However, women and mirities were featured in list, raising eyebrows over Taliban's promise of inclusiveness.

Due to sudden collapse of ecomy after Taliban's takeover, Afghanistan is on verge of a humanitarian crisis due to a short of food and supplies. severe drought in region has also worsened situation. To tackle humanitarian catastrophe, UN has appealed to nations to provide humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.