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Afghan Embassy in Tokyo to Suspend Operations by 2026

2/1/2026

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Shida Mohammad Abdali, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan, announced the Afghan Embassy in Tokyo will suspend operations as of January 31, 2026.
The suspension halts political, economic, cultural, and consular activities.
The decision followed consultations with Japan's foreign ministry.
The Afghan embassy had been operating under diplomats from Afghanistan's former government who resisted transferring control to the Taliban.
Japan has not recognized the Taliban administration.

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Shida Mohammad Abdali, Afghanistan’s ambassador to Japan, announced the Afghan Embassy in Tokyo will suspend operations as of January 31, 2026.
The suspension halts political, economic, cultural, and consular activities.
The decision followed consultations with Japan's foreign ministry.
The Afghan embassy had been operating under diplomats from Afghanistan's former government who resisted transferring control to the Taliban.
Japan has not recognized the Taliban administration.