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Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, New Delhi | |
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Address | 5/50-F, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021 |
Coordinates | 28°35′30″N77°11′11″E / 28.59167°N 77.18639°E |
Closed | December 2023 |
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The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi was the diplomatic mission of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan to India. The chancery is located at 5/50-F Shantipath in Chanakyapuri of New Delhi. In addition to the embassy, Afghanistan also operates consulates general in Mumbai and Hyderabad. [1] [2] [3]
Farid Mamundzay, who was appointed as the Ambassador of Afghanistan in India by the Ashraf Ghani government, however announced on September 30, 2023 closure of the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi. In November 2023, remaining two consul generals were given control of the embassy and consulates in India, and had resumed the operations. [4]
The embassy closed in December 2023 due to pressure from India and the Taliban. India is in talks with the Taliban to reopen the embassy. [5] The Taliban operates the consulate in Mumbai, while an appointee of the Islamic Republic continues to operate the Hyderabad consulate. [6]
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Since 1 October 2023, the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi ceased its operation in India citing "lack of diplomatic support" from the host government, failure to "meet expectations....to serve the best interest of Afghanistan" and paucity of resources and personnel. [14] [15]