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Afghanistan Appoints New Delhi Envoy, Eyes India as Key Pharma Partner

Afghanistan has appointed diplomat Noor Ahmed Noor to its embassy in New Delhi, signaling continued engagement. This move follows Afghan Health Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali's visit to India, where he highlighted India as a crucial alternative for pharmaceutical needs due to a deteriorated relationship with Pakistan. India has reaffirmed its commitment to providing long-term humanitarian and medical support to Afghanistan. The diplomatic activity is part of a pattern of official exchanges, including a recent visit by Afghanistan's foreign minister and the reported resolution of long-standing visa hurdles for Afghan citizens.

Key Points: Afghanistan Appoints Diplomat in India, Seeks Health Partnership

  • New diplomat appointed in Delhi
  • India seen as key pharma partner
  • Ties with Pakistan deteriorated
  • Visa hurdles reportedly resolved
  • High-level exchanges continue
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Afghanistan appoints Noor Ahmed Noor at its Embassy in India: Sources

Afghanistan appoints Noor Ahmed Noor to its Delhi embassy, as health minister calls India a key pharmaceutical partner amid deteriorated ties with Pakistan.

"We have a strong relationship with India, and we are here to open a new chapter of cooperation and collaboration. - Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali"

New Delhi, January 10

Afghanistan appointed diplomat Noor Ahmed Noor at the Afghan Embassy in Delhi, sources toldon Saturday.

Earlier on December 20, Afghanistan's Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali said that India is emerging as a key alternative partner for Afghanistan's pharmaceutical needs, as its relationship with Pakistan stands "deteriorated".

Jalali said Afghanistan is looking to open a "new chapter" of cooperation with India, highlighting the long-standing ties between the two countries and India's role as a reliable health partner.

"We have a strong relationship with India, and we are here to open a new chapter of cooperation and collaboration. When it comes to Pakistan, the relationship stands deteriorated."

His remarks came during his visit to India for the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, held in New Delhi.

India reaffirmed its commitment to continued humanitarian support for Afghanistan, with emphasis on the long-term supply of medicines and health assistance as a key pillar of bilateral engagement.

Jalali's visit followed the Ministry of External Affairs welcoming him on his first official visit to India, underlining New Delhi's continued humanitarian outreach to Afghanistan despite changing regional dynamics.

Jalali's visit was part of a broader pattern of official exchanges between the two countries.

In October 2025, Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India for the first time since the Taliban took over in Afghanistan.

Speaking to ANI during that visit, Muttaqi expressed gratitude for the reception he received, saying, "The journey has been very good so far. Not just the people of Darul Uloom, but all the people of the area have come here. I am grateful for the warm welcome they extended to me."

Afghanistan's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, on November 24 had announced that long-standing visa hurdles between India and Afghanistan have been resolved, allowing Afghan citizens to obtain Indian visas for both medical treatment and business purposes.

Adressing a press conference following his five-day offical visit to the country, the Afghan Minister added that the Afghan Embassy will play a key role in facilitating these services. At the same time, the Embassy of India in Kabul will also develop programs to support Afghan nationals.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good move. India's pharmaceutical industry is world-class and can really help our Afghan neighbours. It's also strategically important to have strong ties, given the situation with Pakistan. Hope this leads to more trade and people-to-people contact.
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Aman W
While I support humanitarian aid, we must proceed with caution. The ground realities in Afghanistan are complex. Our engagement should be strictly people-centric—focus on medicine, education, and infrastructure—without getting entangled in their internal politics.
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Sarah B
Resolving the visa hurdles is the most practical and welcome news here. So many Afghan families rely on Indian hospitals for critical treatment. The embassy playing a key role in facilitation is exactly what was needed.
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Karthik V
"Relationship with Pakistan stands deteriorated" says it all. Afghanistan seeking India as an alternative partner shows where the trust lies in the region. Our foreign policy seems to be working. Long-standing historical and cultural ties are finally being leveraged properly.
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Nisha Z
This is heartening. After so much instability, any move that brings normalcy and helps common Afghans is good. India's role as a health partner is something we can all be proud of. Let's hope this new chapter brings peace and prosperity to both nations.

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