India sends medicines to Afghanistan
The Hindu
Move comes despite India not recognising Taliban rule in neighbouring country
In a significant gesture, India on December 11 sent the first consignment of medicines as part of humanitarian assistance to help the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan deal with the deteriorating health situation in the country.
India has not recognised the Taliban administration in Afghanistan and has urged the international community to proceed cautiously in dealing with the Taliban in view of its rigid position on issues related to human rights.
The consignment was sent in a special Kam Air flight that brought here on December 10, said the Ministry of External Affairs.

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