Afghanistan shuts down embassy in New Delhi
The Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi announced its decision to cease operations starting October 1, 2023, citing a 'lack of support' from the Indian government, failure to fulfill Afghanistan's interests, and constraints related to personnel and resources.
In an official statement, the Afghan embassy expressed profound sadness and disappointment in making this announcement. They acknowledged the historical ties and enduring partnership between Afghanistan and India but emphasized that this decision was made after careful deliberation due to the following key factors:
Lack of Host Government Support: The embassy highlighted a notable absence of essential support from the host government, which had hindered its ability to carry out its duties effectively.
Failure to Meet Afghanistan's Interests: The mission recognized its shortcomings in meeting the expectations and requirements necessary to serve Afghanistan's best interests. This was attributed to the lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul.
Reduction in Personnel and Resources: Unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances had led to a significant reduction in both personnel and resources available to the embassy, making it increasingly challenging to continue its operations.
The statement went on to explain that the lack of timely and adequate support, including issues like visa renewals for diplomats and other critical areas of cooperation, had understandably led to frustration among their team and had impeded their ability to carry out routine duties effectively.
The closure of the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi represents a significant development in the diplomatic relations between the two nations and underscores the challenges faced by the embassy in fulfilling its mission.
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