Afghanistan, Dec. 26 -- Afghanistan's embassy in Japan said it will suspend all operations from January 31, 2026, following consultations with Japanese authorities amid ongoing diplomatic uncertainty.

The Afghanistan embassy in Japan has announced it will suspend operations after the end of January next year, marking another diplomatic closure following political changes in Afghanistan.

In a statement issued on Friday, December 26, the embassy said the decision was made after consultations with Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The embassy said that from January 31, 2026, all political, economic, cultural, and consular activities will be halted until further notice.

The Afghanistan mission in Tokyo is currently run by diplomats appoi...