Indonesian citizens who were evacuated from Kabul, Afghanistan, walk down the stairs from the Indonesian Airforce's aircraft as they arrive at Halim Perdanakusuma airbase in Jakarta, Indonesia, August 21, 2021, in this photo taken by Antara Foto. Antara Foto/Galih Pradipta/ via REUTERS
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia has moved its Afghanistan diplomatic mission from Kabul to Pakistan, its foreign minister said on Saturday, after its air force evacuated dozens in the wake of the Taliban's seizure of power.
"Temporarily, the diplomatic mission in Kabul will be done from Islamabad," Retno Marsudi said in televised remarks at the Halim military airport in Jakarta.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
