Afghan embassy says it is stopping operations in Indian capital
- The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi is closing due to a lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a recognized government in Kabul.
- The embassy has been run by staff appointed by the previous government of ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
- India's External Affairs Ministry is examining a letter from the embassy, which plans to cease all operations in the Indian capital by Saturday.
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Afghan Embassy Closes in India , Citing Lack of Support
The Afghan Embassy said it is closing in New Delhi from Sunday due to a lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a recognized government in Kabul. But it will continue to provide emergency consular services to Afghan nationals, it said in a statement. "There has been a significant reduction in both personnel and resources available to us, making it increasingly challenging to continue operations," the statement said. India has not …
Afghan embassy in India suspends operations
NEW DELHI, Oct 1 — Afghanistan’s embassy in India suspended operations today, more than two years after the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul following the collapse of the Western-backed government. Most foreign nations — including India — do not officially recognise Afghanistan’s Taliban government, but acknowledge them as the de facto ruling authority. This has left many Afghan embassies and consulates in limbo, with diplomats appointed by th…
Afghanistan Embassy Shuts Down Operations In India, Cites 'Lack of Support'
The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi has announced its decision to end its operations effective Sunday, 1 October, citing a "lack of support from the host government," failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests, and reduction in personnel and resources.In its three-page official statement released late Saturday night, the embassy said, "It is with profound sadness, regret, and disappointment that the Embassy of Afghanistan i…
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