What are the key roles of an 'Acting Consul' as per recent developments in Mumbai

How has Taliban appointed an 'Acting Consul' at the Afghan Consulate General in Mumbai?
  • An Acting Consul in Mumbai plays a critical role in providing consular services to citizens of the appointing country.
  • They help in facilitating diplomatic relations between their home country and the host country.
  • Acting Consuls also engage in promoting cultural, educational, and economic exchanges.
Recently, the Taliban, who have taken control of Afghanistan, appointed an 'Acting Consul' at the Afghan Consulate General in Mumbai. This move raised concerns and questions about the legitimacy of the appointment and the functioning of the consulate under the new Taliban-led Afghan government. The appointment has sparked debates about the implications for the Afghan diaspora in India and the future of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
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