New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- India is upgrading the 'Technical Mission of India in Kabul' to that of an 'Emassy' in Afghanistan with immediate effect, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Tuesday.

This comes days after Taliban Foreign Minister of Afghanistan Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India for a week-long tour.

"In keeping with the decision announced during the recent visit of the Afghan Foreign Minister to India, the Government is restoring the status of the Technical Mission of India in Kabul to that of Embassy of India in Afghanistan with immediate effect," the MEA said.

As per the ministry, the move is part of the growing diplomatic ties between India and Afghanistan.

"This decision underscores India's resolve to deepe...