In a significant development, Afghanistan's embassy places the responsibility on New Delhi to "consider alternatives" in the face of potential closure. Dive into the details of this diplomatic challenge and explore the dynamics at play. Stay informed as the situation unfolds, and decisions are weighed in this critical chapter of international relations.
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00:00 In a significant turn of events, the Afghanistan embassy in New Delhi has declared a permanent
00:06 closure, a decision that comes nearly two months after initially announcing the cessation of
00:12 embassy operations. What was initially perceived as a temporary halt has now evolved into a
00:19 definitive shutdown. Join us as we delve into the details surrounding this diplomatic development
00:25 and explore the factors that led to the embassy's decision move toward a permanent closure.
00:30 The embassy released an official statement and said,
00:36 "Effective from November 23, 2023, owing to persistent challenges from the Indian government,
00:43 the decision follows the embassy's earlier cessation of operations on September 30,
00:49 a move made in the hope that the Indian government's stance will favorably change
00:54 to let the mission operate normally." The closure of Afghanistan embassy in New
01:00 Delhi comes over two years after the Taliban took over Kabul following the conclusive
01:05 American military withdrawal from the country. Afghanistan embassy said,
01:10 "This decision is the result of broader changes in policy and interests. To the Afghan citizens
01:18 in India, the embassy extends its sincere gratitude for its understanding and support
01:23 throughout our mission's tenure." Despite limitations in resources and power,
01:29 the Afghan embassy said it has worked tirelessly for the betterment and in the absence of legitimate
01:35 government in Kabul. As the situation unfolded, the diplomats in Afghanistan New Delhi embassy
01:42 found themselves employed by the previously democratically elected and US-backed Ashraf
01:47 Ghani government. However, as the Taliban advanced towards Kabul on August 13, 2021,
01:55 Ghani, accompanied by a handful of aides, fled the country, marking the dramatic collapse of
02:01 Afghan forces and the civilian administration's structure. The embassy's fate hung in the balance.
02:08 At the end, I will read out what exactly the Afghanistan embassy had said in its release,
02:15 "We assured the Afghan community that the mission operated with transparency,
02:20 accountability and a commitment to fair treatment based on the goodwill and interests of Afghanistan
02:26 considering historic ties and bilateral relations with India. Unfortunately, efforts have been made
02:33 to tarnish our image and hinder diplomatic efforts in order to justify the presence and work of
02:39 Taliban-appointed and affiliated diplomats. In the face of these challenges, our committed team
02:46 worked diligently in the most difficult circumstances, prioritizing the interests
02:51 of the 40 million Afghans in every possible sphere from securing humanitarian aid and online
02:58 education scholarships to facilitating ease in trade and advocating for the formation
03:03 of a broad-based government."
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