In a significant diplomatic move, the Government of India has upgraded its Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of the Embassy of India in Afghanistan, effective immediately, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Tuesday.
The decision, following the recent visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister to New Delhi, underscores India’s intent to strengthen bilateral relations and deepen engagement across development, humanitarian, and capacity-building domains.
“The Embassy of India in Kabul will further augment India’s contribution to Afghanistan’s comprehensive development, humanitarian assistance, and capacity-building initiatives, in keeping with the priorities and aspirations of Afghan society,” the MEA said.
This marks India’s first formal diplomatic expansion in Afghanistan since the Taliban regained control in 2021.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, while announcing the upgrade on October 10, said the move reflects India’s “commitment to Kabul” and announced plans to increase flight connectivity between the two capitals. He also reaffirmed India’s readiness to cooperate with Afghanistan on water resource management and regional stability.
In a gesture of continued support, India handed over 20 ambulances and other medical equipment to Afghanistan, reinforcing its commitment to the welfare of the Afghan people. Both sides also held talks on development projects, counterterrorism efforts, and cooperation in natural resource management.
Jaishankar emphasized the shared threat of cross-border terrorism and stressed coordinated efforts to ensure peace, growth, and prosperity in the region.
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