Noor Ahmed Noor take charge as first Afghanistans Envoy to India after Taliban takeover
Noor Ahmed Noor, who earlier served as the First Political Director at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has arrived in the Indian capital to take up his new role.
PTC News Desk: Afghanistan has appointed diplomat Noor Ahmed Noor to its Embassy in New Delhi as envoy to India. The appointment marks first after the Taliban took over the control in August 2021.
Noor Ahmed Noor, who earlier served as the First Political Director at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has arrived in the Indian capital to take up his new role.
The appointment marks significant reverence amid efforts to strengthen engagement between both the countries particularly in the humanitarian and health sectors. On December 20, Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, said India is emerging as a key alternative partner for Afghanistan’s pharmaceutical needs as its relationship with Pakistan stands “deteriorated”.
Jalali said Afghanistan wants to start a “new chapter” of cooperation with India, stressing the long-standing friendship between the two countries and India’s dependable support in the health sector. “We have a strong bond with India, and we want to strengthen cooperation. But our ties with Pakistan have worsened,” he said. Jalali made these remarks during his visit to India for the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi.
During this trip, India again promised ongoing humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan, especially ensuring long-term supplies of medicines and health-related support as a major part of their partnership.
Earlier, in October 2025, Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi visited India for the first time since the Taliban took control of the country. Speaking to ANI during his visit, he said he had received a warm welcome from the people and appreciated their hospitality.
On November 24, Afghanistan’s Commerce and Industry Minister Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi announced that major visa issues between India and Afghanistan have been resolved. This will allow Afghan citizens to obtain Indian visas for medical treatment and business travel. After his five-day visit, he said the Afghan Embassy will help provide these services, and the Indian Embassy in Kabul will also create programmes to support Afghan nationals.