(Image: Getty/File)The UN Security Council on Thursday approved Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to India after New Delhi sought permission for it, top sources told News18. According to sources, Muttaqi will be in New Delhi from October 9 to 16, following his visit to Russia on October 6. The UN Security Council (UNSC) confirmed this significant development, as it had previously denied permission for the visit. On Saturday (September 30), it approved an exemption to the travel ban for the Taliban leader to visit New Delhi from October 9 to 16. About the Author Manoj Gupta Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18 Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18First Published: October 02, 2025, 18:26 ISTNews india UNSC Nod To Afghan Taliban Foreign Minister's India Visit, Muttaqi In Delhi From October 9 To 16Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s.