ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has closed down its consulate in The Afghan city of Jalalabad, in protest against 'the interference of local officials in the activities of the diplomatic office', said a statement by Embassy of Pakistan in Kabul, issued on Friday
“The Embassy of Pakistan Kabul deeply regrets undue intervention of Governor Hayatullah Hayat, in the functioning of the Consulate General of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan in Jalalabad, is complete violation of the Vienna Convention of the Consular Relations 1963.” Reads the statement.
Pakistan Embassy argued the ministry of foreign affairs in Kabul to refrain the Governor from interfering in the functioning of the Consulate General, “and to ensure restoration of the security of the Consulate General as it existed on 28th August 2018.” Adds the statement.
Embassy in Kabul added that The Consulate General will remain closed,” until the security arrangements are complete to the satisfaction of the Embassy.”
