Tokyo, Japan — The Afghan Embassy in Tokyo officially ceased operations on Saturday, January 31, marking the end of its diplomatic activities in Japan.
Faryda Mohammad Abdali, the ambassador of Afghanistan’s former government to Japan, announced the closure, saying she left Tokyo “with a heavy heart.” She said it was an honor to keep the Afghan national flag flying over the embassy until the very last moment.
Until now, the Afghan Embassy in Japan had been managed by diplomats appointed by the former Afghan government. However, the embassy recently announced that it decided to suspend its activities after consultations with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The closure has raised concerns among Afghan nationals living in Japan, particularly regarding access to consular services, official documentation, and immigration-related matters.
The shutdown comes amid a broader trend in which several countries have closed or suspended Afghan diplomatic missions, as Afghanistan’s international diplomatic status remains uncertain following political changes in the country.
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