India is upgrading the ‘Technical Mission of India in Kabul’ to that of an ‘Emassy’ in Afghanistan with immediate effect, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday.

This comes days after Taliban Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India for a week-long tour.

As per the ministry, the move is part of the growing diplomatic ties between India and Afghanistan.

“This decision underscores India’s resolve to deepen its bilateral engagement with the Afghan side in all spheres of mutual interest,” it said.

“The Embassy of India in Kabul will further augment India’s contribution to Afghanistan’s comprehensive development, humanitarian assistance, and capacity-building initiatives, in keeping with the priorities and aspirations of Afghan society,” the M

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