New Delhi: Even as the situation in Afghanistan deteriorates as the Taliban makes territorial gains, India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said a seizure of power by violence cant be legitimised. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation-Afghanistan contact group meeting, EAM said, "The challenge is to act seriously and sincerely on these beliefs. Adding, "The world is against seizure of power by violence and force. Earlier today it emerged that the Taliban has captured the crucial Spin Boldak crossing with Pakistan. Previous rounds of Afghan govt, Taliban talks, known as intra Afghan talks have been inconclusive.

Source: dna July 14, 2021 12:33 UTC