Afghanistan, Nov. 27 -- India says it will appoint a new ambassador to Kabul only after its embassy's operational needs are met, as officials continue assessing requirements.
India's foreign ministry says it has not yet decided when to appoint a new ambassador to Afghanistan, even as tensions between Kabul and Islamabad escalate and regional security deteriorates. New Delhi maintains only a limited diplomatic presence in Kabul, pending what it calls "operational requirements."
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters on Wednesday that the timing of any ambassadorial appointment "depends on the operational and functional needs" of India's mission in Afghanistan. He said internal reviews were still underway and details w...