The Durand Line Agreement: Border establishment between British India and Afghanistan.

The Durand Line Agreement was a pivotal agreement between British India and Afghanistan, which marked the establishment of the border between the two countries. The agreement was named after Sir Mortimer Durand, the foreign secretary of British India at the time. This agreement aimed to secure British strategic interests in the region, particularly to block Russian influence in Afghanistan. The Durand Line Agreement had significant implications for the people living in the region, as it divided tribes and ethnic groups between the two nations. This division later contributed to tensions and conflicts in the border region. Despite being agreed upon by both parties, Afghanistan never fully accepted the Durand Line as its official border and continues to claim parts of present-day Pakistan as its territory. The Durand Line Agreement remains a contentious issue in the region, with ongoing disputes and cross-border movements affecting both countries. The border continues to be a point of contention between Afghanistan and Pakistan, impacting their diplomatic relations and regional stability. #DurandLineAgreement #Afghanistan #BritishIndia #BorderDispute #RegionalStability