Summary
President Donald Trump wants to regain control of Bagram airbase in Afghanistan, but regional countries like India, Russia, China, and Pakistan oppose any foreign military presence in Afghanistan. These nations, part of the Moscow Format of Consultations, support Afghanistan's independence and reject the re-establishment of any US military infrastructure there.
Key Facts
- President Trump is pushing to regain control of Bagram airbase in Afghanistan.
- Regional countries, including India, Russia, China, and Pakistan, oppose foreign military presence in Afghanistan.
- These countries support Afghanistan as an independent and peaceful state.
- India is engaging with the Taliban and will host their Foreign Minister for a visit.
- The Taliban states that Afghanistan will not accept foreign military presence.
- Bagram airbase once served as the main US base during the Afghanistan war.
- Current and former US officials doubt the feasibility of Trump’s plan to retake Bagram.
- Bagram is close to China's border and strategic locations, which Trump cites as a reason for regaining control.
