Afghanistan has announced complete closure of its embassy in India. The Afghan Embassy issued a statement on Saturday night saying that it is closing its operations in India from October 1. The statement cited lack of support from the Indian government. The embassy said that it is with great sadness that it is announced. This decision has been taken after much deliberation.
Let us tell you that the Embassy of Afghanistan in India was headed by Ambassador Farid Farid Mamundzai. He was serving in India for the last three years. The statement further said that Afghanistan was not getting any special support from the host government. No work is being done keeping in mind the interests of Afghanistan and its citizens.
The Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi issues press statement, announces the decision to cease its operations, effective October 1, 2023. pic.twitter.com/iI4nQhq3aj
Afghan diplomats had recently informed the Foreign Ministry that it was planning to close its embassy. There was no official statement from the Ministry of External Affairs on this. After this, on Saturday the Afghan Embassy issued a statement and announced the closure of its embassy. Let us tell you that after Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, India also closed its embassy in Kabul. However, India had temporarily closed it.
Power in Afghanistan is in the hands of Taliban
At present the power of Afghanistan is in the hands of Taliban. In the year 2021, Taliban ousted Ashraf Ghani from power in Afghanistan and took over the country. Farid is the ambassador appointed by him. It is possible that the Taliban government wants to change this. After the Taliban came to power in Afghanistan, India has no major concern with it. Yes, it is another thing that many students from Afghanistan live and study in India. They may have to face difficulties.
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