NEW DELHI, 06 November 2021, (TON): Sources have said that India will host a high-level regional security dialogue over the developments in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover.”

The Delhi Regional Security Dialogue, which was held in September 2018 and December 2019, was not held last year.

Sources said “the meeting to be held on November 10 will be chaired by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval.”

There has been an overwhelming response to India's invitation, sources said, adding central Asian countries as well as Russia and Iran have confirmed participation.

This is for the first time that all central Asian countries, not just Afghanistan's immediate land neighbours, are participating in this format of dialogue.

The source said “the enthusiastic response is a manifestation of the importance attached to India's role in regional efforts to promote peace and security in Afghanistan.”

China and Pakistan have been invited, but their replies are yet to come. Pakistan has, however, indicate to the media that it won't attend.