The Afghan Embassy in India has been permanently closed

As of now, Afghanistan does not have any diplomats in India. Meanwhile, it has been announced to permanently close the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi.

As of now, Afghanistan does not have any diplomats in India. Meanwhile, it has been announced to permanently close the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi.

Releasing an official statement on the closure of its diplomatic mission in New Delhi, the Afghan embassy said, "This decision has been taken following the closure of the embassy on September 30 due to continued challenges by the Indian government. The September decision was taken in the hope that the Indian government would be able to change its position favorably so that Mission is working normally'.

"Some may try to characterize this move as an internal conflict, portraying diplomats as loyal to the Taliban," the embassy said. But this decision is the result of a larger shift in policy and interests. To the Afghan nationals in India, the Embassy expresses its sincere gratitude for their support."