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Afghanistan closes embassy in India citing lack of diplomatic support

A cyclist pedals past the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi [Altaf Qadri/AP Photo]

The embassy of Afghanistan in India, which owed its allegiance to the former West-backed government, has announced its closure, saying it would cease operations starting from October 1.

The Afghan embassy’s statement on Saturday said it wanted to reach an agreement with the Indian government to ensure that the interests of Afghans living, working, studying and doing business in India are safeguarded.

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