MEA refutes reports India closing its embassy & consulates in Afghanistan

The MEA has clarified that the reports of India closing its embassy and consulates in Afghanistan are incorrect.

Earlier there were reports that India has decided to evacuate its nationals and officials from Kabul and other cities in the wake of worsening security situation in Afghanistan due to the expansion of Taliban territories.

It was reported that it is becoming untenable for embassies and consulates to operate in the Afghan cities and hinterland.

With American troops withdrawing from Afghanistan after nearly two decades, the Taliban has started expanding their hold, overrunning several districts.

Eruption of violence has led to urgency in finding a solution to the country’s continued conflict. Talks between the government and insurgent forces have made little headway so far.