Afghan Embassy in India to cease operations

The Afghanistan Embassy in India announced that it is ceasing its operations from October 1, citing a lack of support from the host government, failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan’s interests, and reduced personnel and resources.

In a statement, the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi regrets announcing the decision to cease its operations, effective Oct. 1, 2023.

“It is with profound sadness, regret, and disappointment that the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi announces this decision to cease its operations,” the statement said.

While deeply regrettable, the Embassy said that this decision is made after careful consideration, considering the historic ties and long-standing partnership between Afghanistan and India.

The Embassy statement also listed key factors affecting its ability to continue the mission effectively and said they were the primary reasons for the “unfortunate closure.”

The Embassy alleged that it had experienced a notable absence of crucial support from the host government, which hindered its ability to carry out duties effectively.

The mission also cited “failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan’s interests” as one of the reasons.