US, Indian Leaders Emphasise on Formation of Inclusive Government in Afghanistan

US President Joe Biden and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised on the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan. The two leaders also asked the Taliban to respect human rights of all Afghans, including women and girls.

In a joint statement on Thursday, the leaders of the United States and India said that the territory of Afghanistan should never be used to threaten or attack any country, shelter or train terrorists, or plan or finance terrorist attacks.

The President of the United States and the Prime Minister of India committed to continue close consultations on the situation in Afghanistan. They also discussed the necessity of continuing humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.

The Prime Minister of India is on a visit to the United States and has met with a number of officials of this country, including the US President Joe Biden.