Afghan Embassy In Japan To Suspend Operations In January 2026
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan announced on Friday that it will suspend operations in Tokyo at the end of January 2026.
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan in Japan announced on Friday that it will suspend operations in Tokyo at the end of January 2026.
In a statement, the embassy said the decision was taken following consultations with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan. It said that from January 31, 2026, all political, economic, cultural and consular activities will be halted until further notice.
Although the Taliban control many Afghan diplomatic missions in the region, the embassy in Tokyo continues to be run by the ambassador and diplomats appointed by the former Afghan government.
Shaida Mohammad Abdali currently serves as Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan.
Japan maintains working relations with the Taliban, and the Japanese embassy in Kabul remains operational.
