India is cautiously moving to upgrade its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan, even as concerns remain over the security of its personnel in Kabul. According to a source in the Taliban-run Foreign Ministry, Indian officials have emphasized that the safety of diplomats and embassy staff is a prerequisite for any further engagement.
The discussions follow the Taliban Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s visit to New Delhi last month, where he met Indian officials amid growing speculation that New Delhi may formally appoint a full ambassador or significantly expand its embassy operations in Kabul — a mission that has remained limited in scope since the Taliban took power in August 2021.
