The Express Tribune reported that the process of establishing a regional contact group for Afghanistan has come to a standstill due to differences among countries.
According to the report, opposition to India’s participation in the regional contact group has halted progress on this initiative.
“This group was envisioned to include Afghanistan’s immediate neighbors and other relevant stakeholders. However, Pakistan’s objection to India’s participation in the proposed regional group has led to a deadlock, according to diplomatic sources,” the report reads.
Mohammad Afzal Habib, a political analyst, stated: “India also has its effectiveness in the region and has its own domestic demands which include competing with Pakistan and other issues. If this negativity did not exist and they focused on regional issues, any meeting would be commendable.”
Political analysts said the establishment of a regional contact group is crucial for Afghanistan and emphasized that regional countries need to refrain from diverging views on Afghanistan.
