India has announced the reopening of its embassy in Kabul, upgrading its existing technical mission to a full diplomatic mission. This move follows India&rsquo;s closure of its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan in August 2021, after the Taliban assumed control of the government. India had maintained a limited diplomatic presence since 2022 through a technical team stationed in Kabul.
The announcement came during a bilateral meeting between India&rsquo;s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghanistan&rsquo;s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi. This marks the first high-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations since the Taliban takeover and the US troop withdrawal in 2021.
The reopening of the embassy signifies India&rsquo;s commitment to Afghanistan&rsquo;s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and development. Strengthening diplomatic ties and closer cooperation between the two countries is expected to contribute to regional stability and resilience. India&rsquo;s support in recent humanitarian crises, including earthquakes in Afghanistan, reinforces its role as a key partner and neighbor.
The step also aims to enhance trade, people-to-people relations, and mutual respect, reaffirming India&rsquo;s long-term interest in Afghanistan&rsquo;s progress and stability.
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India upgrades its Kabul mission to embassy, strengthening ties with Afghanistan

India to Reopen Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan

India upgrades its Kabul mission to embassy, strengthening ties with Afghanistan

October 10, 2025 | 13:28 IST