Afghanistan announces permanent closure of its 22 year diplomatic mission in india
NEW DELHI: Afghanistan embassy on Friday announced the permanent closure of its diplomatic mission in New Delhi citing ‘persistent challenges from the Indian government’. The decision, effective from November 23, follows the embassy's earlier cessation of operations on September 30, 2023.All diplomats from the Afghan Republic have left India, leaving the fate of the mission to the Indian government, marking the conclusion of the 22-years of Afghan Republic's diplomatic presence in India.
Afghan embassy, in its official statement, on the decision said, ‘Effective from November 23, 2023 owing to persistent challenges from the Indian government. The decision follows the embassy's earlier cessation of operations on September 30, a move made in the hope that the Indian government stance will favourably change to let the mission operate normally.’
The embassy acknowledged potential characterization of the move as an internal conflict but asserted it was a result of broader policy and interest changes.
‘To the Afghan citizens in India, the Embassy extends its sincere gratitude for their understanding and support throughout our mission's tenure,’ it added.
Despite facing constraints in resources and authority, the Afghan embassy emphasized its unwavering efforts towards the well-being of the community, particularly in the absence of a recognized government in Kabul.
The number of Afghan community in India has nearly halved since August 2021 as many Afghan refugees, students and traders left the country, with very limited new visas being issued.
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