India Maintains People-Centric Afghanistan Policy, Jaishankar Says

India’s foreign minister says New Delhi has maintained its people-centric policy toward Afghanistan, prioritising humanitarian aid, development cooperation, and sustained engagement with Afghanistan society.

India’s foreign minister says New Delhi and Afghanistan share centuries-old historical ties that have endured despite changing governments, underscoring continuity in people-to-people relations. He said India’s current Afghanistan policy is firmly rooted in a people-centric and community-focused approach.