Context: Recently, the UN Security Council under India’s Presidency has adopted a strong resolution on Afghanistan.
Background

• Despite the abstention of two “P-5” countries, Russia and China, from the India-led United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2593, the Government of India said it was a “matter of satisfaction” that the resolution, addressed India's “key concerns” on Afghanistan.
• The resolution was sponsored by France, UK and the US with 13 members voting in favour, none against and permanent, veto-wielding members Russia and China abstaining.
• It was the first resolution adopted by the powerful 15-nation Council on the situation in Afghanistan following the takeover of Kabul by the Taliban.

?Key highlights of Resolution

• The resolution has demanded that the territory of Afghanistan not be used to threaten any country or shelter terrorists.
• The resolution expects that the Taliban will adhere to commitments made by it on regarding the safe and orderly departure from the country of Afghans and all foreign nationals.
• The resolution demands that Afghan territory should not be used to finance terrorist acts, and reiterates the importance of combating terrorism in Afghanistan.
• The resolution expects that the Taliban will adhere to commitments regarding the safe, secure, and orderly departure from Afghanistan of Afghans and all foreign nationals.
• The resolution calls on the relevant parties to work with international partners to take steps to strengthen security and to prevent further casualties.