The Afghanistan embassy on Friday announced its permanent closure in New Delhi due 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 said in an official statement.
The closure of its diplomatic mission in the Indian national capital will be effective from November 23, the Afghan embassy said, according to media reports.
“The embassy has experienced a notable absence of crucial support from the host government, which has hindered our ability to carry out our duties effectively,” the official statement said.
The embassy statement, however, said it was “cognizant” that some might attempt to label this move as an internal conflict, allegedly involving diplomats who switched allegiance to the Taliban, adding “that this decision is a result of broader changes in policy and interests”.
“To the Afghan citizens in India, the Embassy extends its sincere gratitude for their understanding and support throughout our mission’s tenure,” the statement said.
The Afghan embassy released a statement on October 1, stating that it had ended its operations in India.
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