25/11/2023
Press Statement!
The Consul Generals of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Mumbai, Ms. Zakia Wardak and Acting Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Hyderabad, Mr. Sayed Mohammad Ibrahimkhil, hereby declare the following:
(a) In view of the historical and civilizational ties and friendly relations between India and Afghanistan, we again reiterate that we have decided to ensure continued functioning of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in New Delhi, which is the symbol of aspirations and hopes of Afghan people.
(b) Assure Afghan nationals based in India that the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, New Delhi continues to function as usual and that there will be no disruption in the provisioning of consular services.
(c) Urge everyone to kindly ignore and disregard the unprofessional and irresponsible communications issued by the former Afghan diplomats who are based abroad and therefore, now onwards, have no locus standi in the internal affairs of Afghan Embassy in New Delhi. Such random, fraudulent, baseless and factually incorrect communications are creating panic, distrust and negativity in the overall functioning of the Embassy, as well as amongst the Afghan nationals. Such communications do not represent the wish of all Afghans.
(d) Request everyone, including the former Afghan diplomats /officials, to kindly abstain from any act /statement / propaganda which may create panic among Afghan nationals in India and can create confusion amongst media, diplomatic circles and political analysts.
(e) Also request former Afghan Ambassador and former Afghan diplomats /officials to kindly not use the social media platforms of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, New Delhi for issuing any unwarranted, irresponsible and unprofessional statements/press releases from abroad.
(f) We are in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India and trying to address the current difficult situation wherein most of our former Embassy colleagues have received asylum and left India, therefore, we are facing shortage of diplomatic and official staff.
(g) As mentioned above, the Consul Generals of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Mumbai, Ms. Zakia Wardak and Acting Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Hyderabad, Mr. Sayed Mohammad Ibrahimkhil have assumed the leadership of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, New Delhi. For any further queries, please reach us at:
Email: [email protected]
Contact: +91 9924100412
Sincerely
