Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi celebrates fifth year of Taliban regime
The Taliban administration in Afghanistan celebrated the fifth anniversary of their return to power at their embassy in New Delhi. The event was attended by Indian Ministry of External Affairs officials, marking a notable diplomatic engagement despite ongoing international concerns regarding human rights and humanitarian crises in Afghanistan.
Why it matters
This event highlights a shift in diplomatic relations and the complex geopolitical balancing act India is performing regarding the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan.
In a first, the Taliban administration of Afghanistan marked the 5th anniversary of ‘Victory Day’ at the Afghanistan Embassy, Delhi on Monday (August 17, 2026).
Dr. Ikramuddin Kamil, Consul General of Afghanistan in Mumbai and CDA Afghan Embassy Mufti Noor Ahmed Noor were present at the event, along with M. Anand Prakash, the Joint Secretary for the Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran (PAI) Division in the Ministry of External Affairs.
M. Anand Prakash, the Joint Secretary for the Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iran (PAI) Division in the Ministry of External Affairs, at the Victory Day event at the Afghanistan Embassy, Delhi on August 17 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday (August 15, 2026), seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights groups warned of escalating crises.
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