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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Arpan Rai

India set to accept first Taliban official in country in push to expand ties with Kabul

India is likely to bring in its first Taliban representative at its consulate in Mumbai, according to reports, in its push for talks with the former insurgent group since they claimed power in Kabul.

The Taliban have proposed the name of Ikramuddin Kamil as the Afghanistan representative at the country’s consulate in Mumbai, reported The Sunday Guardian. His name has been proposed for second secretary at Afghanistan consulate in Mumbai, the report added.

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