NEW DELHI: At a time the US and Russia are reaching out to the Taliban in Afghanistan, Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat said the terror outfit should be engaged but talks should be held with it without any preconditions.
The Army Chief’s comments Wednesday, at the Raisina Dialogue, on engaging with Taliban were first such public remarks by a senior functionary of the Government.
Gen Rawat said peace and stability in Afghanistan will be in interests of India, Pakistan and the entire region.
“Yes, there should be talks with Taliban so long as they do not come out with any preconditions and so long as they are looking at lasting peace in Afghanistan and bring about stability in that country. It is in our interests, it is in the region’s interests and it is in Pakistan’s interests,” Gen Rawat said. (AGENCIES)
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