The Afghanistan embassy in Norway is closing and effectively ending diplomatic missions with the country this week.
Daily Intel Newspaper gathered that the move comes months after the Taliban said they no longer recognise missions setup by the ousted government backed by the US and other western nations.
In a statement on the social media platform X, the embassy announced the closure would take place on Thursday
“The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, like many other political and consular missions of Afghanistan, will continue its activities with the values of human rights, pluralism and peace, despite the many difficulties and limited resources,”
The statement added that the embassy premises would be handed over to Norway’s Foreign Ministry.
The U.K. government said on Monday that the London embassy would close on Sept. 27, following the dismissal of its staff by the Taliban authorities in Kabul. Britain does not recognize the Taliban as the legitimate government of Afghanistan.
Diplomats who served under the former Afghan government were left in limbo when the Taliban seized Kabul and returned to power in August 2021.
Many embassies in Europe and beyond continued to operate, but have been accused by the Taliban in Kabul of failing to cooperate with the authorities.
