India Restores Embassy in Kabul: A New Chapter in India-Afghanistan Relations

Oct 22, 2025 01:43 am CST

India has officially upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to embassy status, signaling deepened diplomatic engagement with Afghanistan. Following Afghan Foreign Minister Muttaqi's visit to India, this move aims to enhance India's contribution to Afghanistan's development and humanitarian initiatives, despite New Delhi not yet formally recognizing the Taliban government.