The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi on Saturday night announced that it will cease its operations from October 1 in India due to the lack of support from the host government.

"It is with profound sadness, regret, and disappointment that the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi announces this decision to cease its operations," the statement by the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi read.

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Citing a "lack of support from the host government", it alleged that due to a considerable absence of critical backing from the host government hindered its ability to effectively carry out its duties.

It further cited "failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests" as one of the reasons.

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"We acknowledge our shortcomings in meeting the expectations and requirements necessary to serve the best interests of Afghanistan and its citizens due to the lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul," the mission said.&nbsp;

"The lack of timely and sufficient support from visa renewal for diplomats to other critical areas of cooperation led to an understandable frustration among our team and impeded our ability to carry out routine duties effectively," the statement said.

Given these circumstances, "it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission with the exception of emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country," it said.

Like all the other countries, India too does not recognise the Taliban government, which is why the country shut down its own embassy in Kabul after the Taliban came to power in 2021. However, New Delhi had allowed the ambassador and mission staff appointed by the Western-backed government of ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to issue visas and handle trade matters.

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The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi on Saturday night announced that it will cease its operations from October 1 in India due to the lack of support from the host government.

The Afghan Embassy in New Delhi on Saturday night announced that it will cease its operations from October 1 in India due to the lack of support from the host government. "It is with profound sadness, regret, and disappointment that the Embassy of Afghanistan in New Delhi announces this decision to cease its operations," the statement by the Afghanistan Embassy in New Delhi read. Press Statement FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 30th September, 2023 Afghanistan is closing its Embassy in New Delhi. The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi regrets to announce the decision to cease its operations, effective October 1, 2023. pic.twitter.com/BXesWPdLFP — Afghan Embassy India (@AfghanistanInIN) September 30, 2023 × Citing a "lack of support from the host government", it alleged that due to a considerable absence of critical backing from the host government hindered its ability to effectively carry out its duties. It further cited "failure to meet expectations in serving Afghanistan's interests" as one of the reasons. Also read: Under Taliban, Afghan currency tops global rankings amid turmoil "We acknowledge our shortcomings in meeting the expectations and requirements necessary to serve the best interests of Afghanistan and its citizens due to the lack of diplomatic support in India and the absence of a legitimate functioning government in Kabul," the mission said. "The lack of timely and sufficient support from visa renewal for diplomats to other critical areas of cooperation led to an understandable frustration among our team and impeded our ability to carry out routine duties effectively," the statement said. Given these circumstances, "it is with deep regret that we have taken the difficult decision to close all operations of the mission with the exception of emergency consular services to Afghan citizens till the transfer of the custodial authority of the mission to the host country," it said. Like all the other countries, India too does not recognise the Taliban government, which is why the country shut down its own embassy in Kabul after the Taliban came to power in 2021. However, New Delhi had allowed the ambassador and mission staff appointed by the Western-backed government of ousted Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to issue visas and handle trade matters. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Afghan embassy in India announces decision to cease operations from Oct 1

Afghanistan's embassy in India is under financial crunch as the funds from Kabul have been stopped to the mission in New Delhi after the&nbsp;Taliban regime took over the&nbsp;country.

"Afghanistan embassy in India is the second-largest consulate of the country in the world after Iran. The embassy hasn't received funds for operation for two months" a top source, who didn`t wish to be named told ANI.

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"Apart from being one of the largest embassies, the mission also caters to 24 diplomats and that is why funds are essential," he further stressed.

"We have curtailed most of the expenses and are managing at the bare minimum services," he added.

The source highlighted that due to the deficiency of funds the embassy staff have been instructed to cut unnecessary expenditure.

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With no communications being established between Kabul and New Delhi, the official noted that "the situation of diplomatic decision making is in limbo."

The official added that this status quo ante is uncertain given the current circumstances.&nbsp;Taliban had taken complete charge of Afghanistan in August.

Afghanistan's embassy in India is under financial crunch as the funds from Kabul have been stopped to the mission in New Delhi after the Taliban regime took over the country.

Afghanistan's embassy in India is under financial crunch as the funds from Kabul have been stopped to the mission in New Delhi after the Taliban regime took over the country. "Afghanistan embassy in India is the second-largest consulate of the country in the world after Iran. The embassy hasn't received funds for operation for two months" a top source, who didn`t wish to be named told ANI. Also Read | Need to ensure Afghan territory does not become source of terrorism: PM Modi at G20 summit "Apart from being one of the largest embassies, the mission also caters to 24 diplomats and that is why funds are essential," he further stressed. "We have curtailed most of the expenses and are managing at the bare minimum services," he added. The source highlighted that due to the deficiency of funds the embassy staff have been instructed to cut unnecessary expenditure. Also Read: Afghan interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 escapes Taliban regime With no communications being established between Kabul and New Delhi, the official noted that "the situation of diplomatic decision making is in limbo." The official added that this status quo ante is uncertain given the current circumstances. Taliban had taken complete charge of Afghanistan in August.

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Afghan embassy in India announces decision to cease operations from Oct 1

Afghan embassy in India reels under financial crunch