Four years on, India set to reopen embassy in Kabul, says Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday announced that India will upgrade its Technical Mission in Kabul to a full-fledged Embassy, following bilateral talks with Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi. “I am pleased to announce today the upgrading of India’s Technical Mission in Kabul to the status of the Embassy of India. India remains fully committed to the sovereignty, territorial integrity, and independence of Afghanistan,” Jaishankar said.

He added that stronger cooperation between the two countries would help Afghanistan’s national development and promote regional peace and stability.

Jaishankar also welcomed Afghanistan’s move to invite Indian companies to invest in mining projects in the country, saying, “Your invitation to Indian companies to explore mining opportunities in Afghanistan is deeply appreciated. This can be discussed further.”