Archive · 10 Jan 2026
Taliban Appoints Envoy to Afghan Embassy in Delhi
A senior member of the Taliban, named Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, has come to New Delhi to be in charge of the Afghan Embassy.
He used to work as a director in the Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
India and Afghanistan have been talking more and helping each other lately.
The Taliban has put their flag at the embassy, even though the old flag is still officially there.
India hasn't officially recognized the Taliban government but is still sending aid.
There are also Taliban-appointed diplomats in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Before, someone else was in charge of the embassy, but he was appointed by the previous Afghan government.
Noor also visited a famous school in India and met with leaders in Bangladesh.
Senior Taliban member Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor arrives in New Delhi to head the Afghan Embassy.
Noor Ahmad Noor previously served as Director General of the First Political Department at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
India and Afghanistan have seen a rise in bilateral relations, with increased diplomatic engagement and aid.
The Taliban has asserted control over the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi, displaying their flag despite the former flag still being officially hoisted.
India has not yet recognized the Taliban regime but continues to provide aid and supplies, with Taliban-appointed diplomats running consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad.
- Who
- Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor, a senior Taliban member, appointed as Charge d’Affaires at the Afghan Embassy in Delhi
- What
- Noor Ahmad Noor has arrived in New Delhi to take over the Afghan Embassy, indicating a strengthening of India-Taliban relations
- When
- Noor Ahmad Noor arrived in New Delhi recently, with the exact date not specified in the articles
- Where
- Afghan Embassy in New Delhi, India
- Why
- To head the Afghan Embassy and strengthen bilateral relations between India and Afghanistan, with a focus on aid, trade, and energy development
- Name
- Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor
- Position
- Charge d’Affaires, Afghan Embassy in Delhi
- Previous Role
- Director General, First Political Department, Afghan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- India-Taliban Relations
- Strengthening, with increased diplomatic engagement and aid
- Embassy Flag
- Islamic Emirate’s flag displayed, though former flag still officially hoisted
- India’s Stance
- Not yet recognized Taliban regime, but continues to provide aid and supplies
- Consulates
- Taliban-appointed diplomats running consulates in Mumbai and Hyderabad
- Previous CDA
- Said Muhammad Ibrahim Khil (appointed by Ashraf Ghani’s government)
- Foreign Minister Visit
- Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India in October 2025
- Agreement
- India agreed to accept Taliban-appointed diplomats for the Afghan Embassy in New Delhi
Sources
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Taliban envoy Noor Ahmad Noor arrives in India to take charge of Afghan Embassy
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