Taliban thank New Delhi for aid, says India-Afghanistan ties ‘very vital’

 

 

 

AFTER India dispatched its first consignment of 1.6 metric tonnes of life-saving medicines to Afghanistan, the Taliban responded by thanking New Delhi stating that ties between the two countries is “very vital”. The aid, which consisted of life-saving medicines was sent on Saturday from New Delhi to Kabul by a special flight. Taking to Twitter, the Afghan ambassador to India, Farid Mamundzay said the aid will help many Afghan families in this difficult time. “All kids need a little help, a little hope and somebody who believes in them.’

 

The first consignment of medical aid from India arrived to Kabul this morning. 1.6 metric tonne of life-saving medicines will help many families in this difficult time.”Gift from people of India,” Mamundzay had tweeted. In a tweet, Ahmadullah Wasiq, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) on Saturday said: “India is a leading country in the region. Afghanistan-India relations are very vital.” 565 people were evacuated from Afghanistan earlier in the month of August 2021.