New Delhi, Oct. 9 -- Afghanistan's UN-sanctioned Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi arrived in India on Wednesday for a week-long visit, marking the first official trip by a senior Taliban leader since the group seized power in 2021 after the withdrawal of US-led forces.

The visit comes at a significant time for regional diplomacy as New Delhi cautiously seeks to engage with the Taliban government while maintaining its stance of non-recognition.

Observers in Islamabad and other regional capitals are expected to watch the visit closely.

Diplomatic protocol requires the display of both nations' flags during bilateral engagements.

During earlier meetings abroad, such as Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's talks with Muttaqi in Dubai, offici...