United Nations Chief Antonio Guterres expressed deep concern over the situation in Afghanistan, likening it to some of the most egregious systems of oppression in recent history.
India has emphasised the importance of the establishment of an inclusive and representative government that respects the rights of all Afghans and ensures equal rights for women and girls to participate in all aspects of Afghan society, including access to higher education.
It further added, "In order to ensure food security in Afghanistan, India has provided food assistance of 35,000 MTs of wheat."
The Pakistan-backed Taliban has appointed Mohammad Suhail Shaheen, who was its spokesperson in Qatar, as its permanent representative.
In the past 20 years, India has built major infrastructure projects, helped script the Afghan Constitution and assisted in the conduct of elections
The Council "reaffirmed the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan to ensure the territory of Afghanistan should not be used to threaten or attack any country
Lavrov informed Blinken of working contacts that have been established by the Russian Embassy in the Afghan capital
Jaishankar tweeted after the call on Monday that while discussing the latest developments in Afghanistan he "underlined the urgency of restoring airport operations in Kabul.
We expect to draw down to a core diplomatic presence in Afghanistan in the coming weeks, said the US spokesperson.
Going into the game against Afghanistan, India needed just a draw to advance to the final round of qualification for the Asian Cup.
