Afghan Embassy in New Delhi Announces Permanent Closure

Closure follows cessation of operations due to lack of recognized government in Kabul and challenges from the Indian government.

The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi has announced its permanent closure due to challenges from the Indian government and a lack of diplomatic support.
The embassy had ceased operations starting October 1, 2023, due to the absence of a recognized government in Kabul.
India has not recognized the Taliban government, which seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, and has no diplomatic presence in Afghanistan.
The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi was run by staff appointed by the previous government of ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani.
The Afghan community in India has significantly declined over the past two years, with refugees, students and others leaving the country.