Embassy of Afghanistan, New Delhi

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Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, New Delhi
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Embassy of Afghanistan, New Delhi
Address5/50-F, Shantipath,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Coordinates 28°35′30″N77°11′11″E / 28.59167°N 77.18639°E / 28.59167; 77.18639
ClosedDecember 2023
JurisdictionFlag of Bhutan.svg  Bhutan
Flag of India.svg  India
Flag of Nepal.svg    Nepal

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]

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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]

Ambassadors

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Attaullah Nasser Zia

Kingdom of Afghanistan (1926–1973)

Republic of Afghanistan (1973–1978)

Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1978–1992)

Islamic State of Afghanistan (1992–2002)

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2004–2021)

Shutdown of mission

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]

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References

  1. , "Embassy Pages". Retrieved on 1 May 2015
  2. (in English) "Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi". Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in India. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
  3. mamundzay/status/1214815061375537152, Farid Mamundzay. Retrieved on 8 January 2020
  4. Ayaz, Gul (29 November 2023). "Taliban Say Afghan Embassy in India Set to Resume Operations Soon". Voice of America . Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  5. Sayar, Milad (23 February 2025). "Taliban, India near deal on Afghanistan's embassy in New Delhi, source says". Amu TV . Retrieved 10 March 2025.
  6. Sayar, Milad (9 February 2025). "Exclusive: Taliban seek control of Afghanistan's embassy in India amid renewed talks". Amu TV . Retrieved 10 March 2025.
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  13. "Afghan embassy denies leadership change after claims of CDA appointment by Taliban". India Today . New Delhi. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  14. "Afghan Embassy shuts operations in Delhi, cites 'lack of diplomatic support'". The Indian Express. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  15. "Why Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi has ceased its operations? Explained". mint. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.