India has fully restored its diplomatic relations with Afghanistan after four years. The announcement came on Friday morning when External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar confirmed that India will upgrade its ‘technical mission’ in Kabul to a full embassy. Standing beside him was Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, marking a new phase in India-Afghanistan relations.

India had downgraded its embassy in Kabul in 2021, when violent clashes broke out between the Taliban and the then-Afghan government. As the situation worsened, Indian Air Force C-17 transport planes were sent in to evacuate diplomats and staff safely.

Consulate offices in smaller cities were also shut down at the time.

Nearly 10 months later, India cautiously resumed its presence in Kabul by deploying a technical team to the embassy. This move came only after the Taliban assured New Delhi of security for its officials in the Afghan capital.

Now, in October 2025, ties between the two nations have grown stronger, leading to the full restoration of India’s diplomatic mission.

At the joint press event, Muttaqi said the Taliban will ensure that “its soil will not be used to launch terror attacks on India.” He also appreciated India’s cooperation, recalling New Delhi’s swift help after the August 31 earthquake, which killed over 2,000 people and destroyed more than 5,000 homes.

Muttaqi praised India’s continued humanitarian support and said his government looked forward to deepening engagement in areas like trade, development, and education.

With this move, India becomes one of the few countries to re-establish full diplomatic operations in Afghanistan since the Taliban took power. The reopening of the embassy signals a gradual return of stability in bilateral ties and a renewed focus on humanitarian and developmental cooperation.