India to host security dialogue on Afghanistan, invites China, Russia

India is hosting the dialogue to discuss the overall security situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban's capture of power in the country

Russia, Iran, and almost all central Asian countries have confirmed their participation at a regional security dialogue on Afghanistan to be hosted by India on November 10, official sources said on Friday.

Pakistan’s media comments to not participate in the dialogue is unfortunate but not surprising and it reflected Islamabad’s mindset of viewing Afghanistan as its “protectorate”, they said. The sources said Pakistan’s comments against India on the matter are an unsuccessful attempt to deflect attention from its “pernicious role” in Afghanistan.

India is hosting the dialogue to discuss the overall security situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban's capture of power in