Afghan Ambassador to India resigns

Afghanistan Ambassador to India Shaida Abdali stepped down from his post on Wednesday.

Calling his decision a "tough and appealing" one, Abdali, in a series of tweets, announced his resignation saying, "Stepping Down - A tough but an appealing decision: On a high note ending a successful visit of HE the Afghan President in India, I resigned today as the Afghan Ambassador to India. Serving in India for more than six years was indeed a great honour and privilege."

He further said that India gave him a home, knowledge, and experience during his two-decade-long political career.

Expressing gratitude to Indian people and the government, Abdali wrote, "Serving my country for years in India, I felt the need to return and serve my country from within. During my tenure, I have had the honor of witnessing our relations going from strength to strength."

"The limits to our exceptional relationship is only Sky and I wish my successor all the best and success in this extremely important endeavor. Long Live India - Afghanistan Friendship!" he tweeted.

Sources in the Afghanistan Embassy confirmed that Abdali will be moving back to Kabul.