India Upgrades Diplomatic Mission in Kabul to Full Embassy, Reaffirming Ties with Afghanistan
Support Independent Journalism
Support Goemkarponn’s mission for fearless journalism. Donate Now
New Delhi: India announced that it will upgrade its technical mission in Kabul to a full embassy, marking a significant step in restoring diplomatic relations with Afghanistan. Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar conveyed the decision to Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, highlighting the historical ties between the two nations and India’s consistent support for Afghanistan during crises.
The Indian embassy in Kabul had been downgraded four years ago, with consulate offices in smaller cities closed amid violent clashes between the Taliban and the former Afghan government. During that p