World

Modi To Take Part In G20 Summit On Afghanistan; What’s On The Agenda

By
OB Bureau

The G20 Extraordinary Leaders’ Summit on Afghanistan will see global leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, take stock of the situation in Taliban-controlled nation on October 12.

According to a Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) statement said on Monday, the agenda of the virtual meeting includes response to humanitarian needs and access to basic services and livelihood in the war-torn nation which was taken over by Taliban in August as US troops withdrew in batches.

The leaders will also engage in talks on security and fight against terrorism, mobility, migration and human rights.

Ever since Taliban took charge, concerns over human rights, especially that of women and minorities, have been growing globally.

Some of the European nations have expressed apprehensions over a possible massive inflow of migrants.

Many leaders like Modi feel that an international strategy is needed to ensure that Afghanistan doesn’t become a haven for militants.

“The meeting is an important platform to help build international consensus and facilitate a coordinated approach between multilateral organisations, including the UN and its agencies, and global and regional actors to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan,” MEA stated.

Modi had earlier participated in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation- Collective Security Treaty Organization (SCO – CSTO) outreach summit on Afghanistan, while External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar had taken part in the meeting of G20 Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan.

 

OB Bureau

Recent Posts

Odisha Govt Approves Industrial Projects Worth Rs 3,353 Cr To Create 4600 Jobs

Bhubaneswar: In a significant stride towards advancing economic growth in the state, the Odisha government…

November 8, 2024

Actor Prabhas Signs Three-Film Contract With Producers Of ‘Salaar’

Hyderabad: ‘Baahubali’ actor Prabhas has signed a three-movie deal with Hombale Films, the makers of…

November 8, 2024

After Tara Tarini, Burglars Loot 2 Temples At Nirmalajhar In Odisha’s Ganjam

Berhampur: After theft from famous Tara Tarini shrine in Odisha’s Ganjam, burglars decamped with a…

November 8, 2024

Celebrity Couple Athiya Shetty, KL Rahul To Become Parents Soon

Mumbai: Actress Athiya Shetty and Team India cricketer KL Rahul will welcome a new member…

November 8, 2024

CEC Rajiv Kumar Orders Stern Action Over ‘Derogatory’ Remarks On Women

Mumbai: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar on Friday came down heavily on political leaders…

November 8, 2024

Odisha: Driver, Conductor Fired By CRUT For Being Drunk While On Duty

Bhubaneswar: The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT), a public transit agency in Odisha, on Friday…

November 8, 2024

Meet The Actress Who Left Bollywood After Featuring In The Highest-Grossing Woman-Centric Film

Mumbai: Over the years, female actresses have often outshone their male confreres at the domestic…

November 8, 2024

Mango Kernel Incident In Odisha: BJD Fires Fresh Salvo At BJP Govt

Bhubaneswar: War of words between the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and opposition Biju Janata…

November 8, 2024