appointment of new officer without recognition what did taliban do in mumbai

The Taliban, which rules Afghanistan, has appointed a new chief at the Afghan Consulate General in Mumbai, India. The Taliban caretaker government has appointed Dr Ikramuddin Kamil as the acting consul in Mumbai. According to Afghanistan’s Baghdad News Agency, Kafil is now representing the Islamic Emirate in Mumbai. Reports suggest that Ikramuddin Kamil has a PhD degree in international law. Foreign ministry security cooperation and Has worked as Deputy Director in the Border Affairs Department. This appointment is an important step for the Taliban. This clearly reflects its efforts to strengthen its presence abroad and also increases the hope of resuming consular services between India and Afghanistan. Kamil has studied in India for seven years.

This is the first such appointment by the Taliban to any Afghan mission in India. There was no immediate comment from the Indian side on this appointment. The Taliban-controlled Bakhtar news agency reported that Afghanistan’s Foreign Ministry has announced the appointment of Kamil as acting consul in Mumbai. He is currently in Mumbai, he said, where he is discharging his duties as a diplomat representing the Islamic Emirate. The media outlet said the appointment is part of Kabul’s efforts to strengthen diplomatic ties with India and increase its presence abroad.

Taliban Deputy Foreign Minister (Political Affairs) Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai also posted on social media platform X about Kamil’s appointment. India has not yet formally recognized the Taliban regime. But some communication has definitely taken place between the two sides. In the same month, India’s Joint Secretary on Afghan Affairs, JP Singh, met Afghan Defense Minister Mullah Yaqoob. This step can be a positive sign towards India’s dialogue with Taliban.