Due to the growing influence of the Taliban, India withdrew its diplomats from Afghanistan.
According to Afghan media, a statement issued by the Indian Foreign Ministry spokesman said that India was closely monitoring the security situation in Afghanistan while the diplomatic staff had been recalled due to the ongoing fighting in Kandahar. Not being closed.
According to a Foreign Ministry spokesman, the Indian government is in favor of a peaceful, independent and democratic government in Afghanistan. The decision to recall the diplomats is a temporary step until the security situation stabilizes, but local staff will remain at the embassy.
On the other hand, Indian media say that about 50 diplomats and other staff have been immediately brought to Delhi in a special Indian Air Force plane due to heavy fighting between the Taliban and local forces in Kandahar.