5 years on, embassy marks anniversary.
For the first time since 2021, the Afghan embassy in Delhi hosted an event to mark 5 years of Taliban rule. Charge d’affaires Mufti Noor Ahmad Noor hosted diplomats from Pakistan, Iran, Russia, and others. The Indian flag flew alongside the Afghan flag.
No Indian government official attended, but two junior MEA officers were present. The event signals quiet engagement, not recognition.Speakers spoke of trade, connectivity, and security cooperation. They highlighted progress in governance and bilateral ties. Women journalists and a few Indian women diplomats attended.
India has not recognized the Taliban government but has sent aid and kept the embassy open. The anniversary event is a subtle shift — from humanitarian engagement to diplomatic presence.For India, the balancing act continues: engage to prevent Afghanistan from becoming a terror hub, but avoid legitimizing the regime. The Delhi event shows that pragmatism is replacing isolation, even if official recognition remains distant.