Embassy of Afghanistan, New Delhi explained

Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, New Delhi
Address:5/50-F, Shantipath,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Coordinates:28.5917°N 77.1864°W
Jurisdiction: Bhutan
India
Nepal

The Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan[1] in New Delhi is the diplomatic mission of the Afghanistan to India. The chancery is located at 5/50-F Shantipath in Chanakyapuri of New Delhi. In addition to the embassy, Afghanistan also has a consulate general in Mumbai and Hyderabad.[2] [3] [4]

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. Currently Syed Muhammad Ibrahimkhel is the Charge D'Affaires of the embassy

Ambassadors

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 host government, failure to "meet expectations....to serve the best interest of Afghanistan" and paucity of resources and personnel.[12] [13]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Ayaz . Gul . Taliban Say Afghan Embassy in India Set to Resume Operations Soon . 2 December 2023 . . 29 November 2023.
  2. http://www.embassypages.com/missions/embassy4492/
  3. Web site: Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi. Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in India. 2009-11-03 .
  4. https://twitter.com/farid mamundzay/status/1214815061375537152
  5. http://pahar.in/mountains/Books%20and%20Articles/Afghanistan/1979%20First%20Supplement%20to%20the%20Who%27s%20Who%20of%20Afghanistan%20by%20Adamec%20s.pdf Who's Who of Afghanistan 1979
  6. https://www.upi.com/Archives/1981/03/31/Afghan-envoy-attacks-US-aid-to-defectors/2999354862800/ Afghan envoy attacks U.S. aid to defectors
  7. http://www.upi.com/Archives/1991/04/02/Afghan-official-claims-Pakistan-led-Khost-attack/2143670568400/ Afghan official claims Pakistan led Khost attack
  8. https://apnews.com/1e4543883ad2ac099ca177537d32a5fd NAJIBULLAH'S FAMILY IN INDIA, GOVERNMENT SAYS
  9. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=21989 Envoys present credentials to President
  10. http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx?relid=62916 Envoys of Seven Nations Present Credentials to President of India
  11. News: Afghan embassy denies leadership change after claims of CDA appointment by Taliban . 21 May 2023 . . 16 May 2023 . New Delhi.
  12. News: Afghan Embassy shuts operations in Delhi, cites 'lack of diplomatic support' . 4 October 2023 . The Indian Express . 2 October 2023 . en.
  13. News: Why Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi has ceased its operations? Explained . 4 October 2023 . mint . 1 October 2023 . en.