Political reality of Afghanistan has changed, UN sanctions regime must take this into account: India at UN

International 09 Jun, 2026

Political reality of Afghanistan has changed, UN sanctions regime must take this into account: India at UN

Business To Business, New Delhi, 9^th June, 2026: India has urged the international community to reconsider the current United Nations sanctions framework on Afghanistan, arguing that it should reflect the country's changed political circumstances and focus more on encouraging positive outcomes for the Afghan people.
Speaking at a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the situation in Afghanistan, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Harish Parvathaneni, said that the existing sanctions regime needs to account for developments that have taken place over the past five years.
India's Position
Parvathaneni emphasized that:

The political reality in Afghanistan has changed significantly.
International policy tools should aim to improve the lives of ordinary Afghans.
Positive actions should be incentivized rather than relying primarily on punitive measures.
Sanctions alone may be producing diminishing returns in influencing policy outcomes.

According to India, the UN and the broader international community should adopt approaches that encourage constructive behavior and help steer policy in a positive direction.
Since the return of the Taliban to power in 2021, Afghanistan has remained under various international sanctions and restrictions. The global community has sought to balance concerns over terrorism, human rights, governance, and women's rights with the need to address the country's severe humanitarian and economic challenges.
India has consistently advocated a people-centric approach toward Afghanistan, emphasizing:

Humanitarian assistance.
Economic stability.
Regional connectivity.
Counterterrorism cooperation.
Inclusive governance.

Significance of the Statement
India's remarks suggest support for a more pragmatic international approach that distinguishes between measures targeting authorities and the broader welfare of the Afghan population.
The statement also reflects growing debate within international forums about whether existing sanctions mechanisms remain effective and how best to encourage progress on governance, security, and humanitarian issues in Afghanistan while avoiding further hardship for its people.

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