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Afghan Embassy in India winds up, cites lack of support
India is urged to ensure that the Afghan flag flies inside the building
Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan / (Image - X, formerly Twitter @/AfghanistanInIN)
The Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi has decided to stop operations in India effective October 1 due to a ‘lack of support from the host government,’ an inability to live up to expectations in advancing Afghanistan's interests, and a reduction in staff and resources.
“The Embassy has experienced a notable absence of crucial support from the host government, which has hindered our ability to carry out our duties effectively,” the embassy stated.
“Given these circumstances, it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission except emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country,” the press note declared.
“It is our firm belief that any actions taken by these consulates do not align with the objectives of a legitimate or elected government and rather serve the interests of an illegitimate regime,” the embassy said hinting at the Taliban adding, “Such activities, conducted independently, are contrary to the established norms of diplomatic representation.”
According to the mission, the decision to close was made in accordance with the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, 1961, Article 45, which states that all of the mission's property will be given to the "custodial authority of the host country."
The mission's public statement encouraged the Indian government to keep flying the flag of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, which was in power from 2004 to 2021. Many Afghan students, traders, and tourists who have been impacted by the Taliban's presence in Kabul have their consular needs in doubt as a result of the mission's closure due to the lack of formal diplomatic contacts with the Taliban.
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