Taliban Minister to Delhi: Amir Khan Muttaqi’s Visit (Oct 9, 2025)

A first in four years is about to unfold. Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, is set to land in Delhi on October 9, 2025, after the UN cleared his travel. Reports indicate he will stay through the week, a sign that talks will be substantive, not symbolic.

This is the highest-level Taliban visit to India since 2021. New Delhi has not recognized the Taliban, yet it has kept contacts alive, sent food and medical aid, and reopened a limited diplomatic presence to support humanitarian work.

The timing matters. With the UN’s nod in place and regional frictions simmering, a calm, direct channel could lower the temperature and create space for practical cooperation. Expect a focus on humanitarian relief, consular issues, and regional security.

India has shipped wheat, medicines, and disaster supplies to Afghan communities over the past few years. This visit could align aid with on-the-ground needs and make delivery smoother, especially as winter approaches.

Delhi will weigh its core concerns, including stability and safe movement for people who rely on consular services. Kabul will seek economic ties, trade access, and predictable assistance.

If both sides find common ground, even a narrow one, the outcome could ease tensions and set up steady engagement. We will break down what is on the table, who is meeting whom, and what signals to watch as the talks begin.