Czechia to close its embassy in Kabul

From January 1, 2023, Czechia will close its Embassy in Kabul, Afghanistan. The Czech News Agency reported on Wednesday stating that the decision was made by Foreign Minister Jan Lipavský.

According to the ministry, an improvement to the security situation in Afghanistan cannot be expected any time soon.

Czechia opened its embassy in Kabul in 2007, but had to temporarily close it and evacuate staff in August 2021 amid the rapid advance of Taliban forces into the Afghan capital.