Embassy of Afghanistan, New Delhi

Coordinates: 28°35′30″N 77°11′11″E / 28.59167°N 77.18639°E / 28.59167; 77.18639
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Embassy of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, New Delhi
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Address5/50-F, Shantipath,
Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi 110021
Coordinates28°35′30″N 77°11′11″E / 28.59167°N 77.18639°E / 28.59167; 77.18639
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, the Taliban was given control of the embassy and consulates in India, and plans to resume operations soon. Currently Syed Muhammad Ibrahimkhel is the ChargeD'Affairs of the embassy [1]

Ambassadors[edit]

Attaullah Nasser Zia

Kingdom of Afghanistan (1926–1973)[edit]

  • 1954 to 1958 ; Sardar Najibullah, Sardar Najibullah Khan, Special Representative of His Majesty the King of Afghanistan in Pakistan, presenting his credentials on 3 December 1947
  • 6 April 1954 (or 1958 ?); Sardar-i-Ala Abdul Husain Aziz
  • 14 March 1957 (Or 1958? [5]) to ? (12 y ?); Sardar-i-Ala General Mohammad Omar 16 February 1965 to 14 January 1966
  • 5 December 1964 (Or 16 March 1965) to 14 January 1966 (2 y); Mohammed Kabir Ludin (born 1907; died 14 January 1966 in New Delhi) was 1954 ambassador to the UN-Headquarter in New York City and Washington, D. C. presented credentials on 5 December 1957 in London and 16 February 1965 in New Delhi. Prior to his ambassadorial functions, Ludin was Minister of Public works.
  • 1966 to ? (3 y); Attaullah Nasser Zia
  • 1968 [5] to ?; Dr. Anas
  • ? to ? (3 y) H.E. Mr. Abdul Samad
  • 19 September 1970 to ? (4 y); Abdul Hakim Tabibi designated on 29 July 1980 he was ambassador to the UN in New York City.

Republic of Afghanistan (1973–1978)[edit]

  • 16 November 1973 to ? (3 y?); Abdul Rahman Pazhwak
  • 1973 to ? (1 y); Dr. Abdul Zahir, Members of an Afghan Parliamentary delegation led by Dr. Abdul Zahir, President of the Afghan National Assembly, with the Prime Minister, Shri Jawaharlal Nehru, when they called on him in New Delhi on 16 December Shri
  • 1976; Hamidullah Enayat Seraj; 1974: Ambassador to the Court of St. James's

Democratic Republic of Afghanistan (1978–1992)[edit]

Islamic State of Afghanistan (1992–2002)[edit]

Islamic Republic of Afghanistan (2004–2021)[edit]

Shutdown of mission[edit]

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]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Ayaz, Gul (29 November 2023). "Taliban Say Afghan Embassy in India Set to Resume Operations Soon". Voice of America. Retrieved 2 December 2023.
  2. ^ [1], "Embassy Pages". Retrieved on 1 May 2015
  3. ^ (in English) "Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi". Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in India. Retrieved 3 November 2009.
  4. ^ mamundzay/status/1214815061375537152, Farid Mamundzay. Retrieved on 8 January 2020
  5. ^ a b Who's Who of Afghanistan 1979
  6. ^ Afghan envoy attacks U.S. aid to defectors
  7. ^ Afghan official claims Pakistan led Khost attack
  8. ^ NAJIBULLAH'S FAMILY IN INDIA, GOVERNMENT SAYS
  9. ^ Envoys present credentials to President
  10. ^ Envoys of Seven Nations Present Credentials to President of India
  11. ^ "Afghan embassy denies leadership change after claims of CDA appointment by Taliban". India Today. New Delhi. 16 May 2023. Retrieved 21 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Afghan Embassy shuts operations in Delhi, cites 'lack of diplomatic support'". The Indian Express. 2 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Why Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi has ceased its operations? Explained". mint. 1 October 2023. Retrieved 4 October 2023.

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