Italy began to take on increased involvement (although on a relatively small scale) in 1935, as Afghanistan established closer relations with Germany, a key Italian ally. Afghanistan maintained these ties throughout much of World War II, though it came under strong pressure from Moscow and London to expel the German and Italian diplomatic corps. Afghanistan has an embassy in Rome. Italy has an embassy in Kabul.17 June 2013Afghanistan was the first country who officially recognised the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on 18 February 2008.The Statement of Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the Recognition of Independence of Kosovo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan, 2008-02-18 Afghanistan and Kosovo established diplomatic relations on 17 June 2013.18 December 2005Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 December 2005.26 October 2018Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 October 2018.31 March 2005Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 March 2005.13 January 2005Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 January 2005.8 February 2008Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 February 2008.1 December 1994Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 December 1994.13 October 2010Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 October 2010.21 September 2010Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 2010.2 August 1956Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 August 1956 when first Envoy of Afgnanistan Dr. Sardir Najib-Ullah Khan presented his credentials to Queen of the Netherlands.17 July 1996Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 July 1996.31 December 1962See Afghanistan–Norway relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 December 1962.
Italy began to take on increased involvement (although on a relatively small scale) in 1935, as A.fghanistan established closer relations with Germany, a key Italian ally. Afghanistan maintained these ties throughout much of World War II though it came under strong pressure from Moscow and London to expel the German and Italian diplomatic corps. Afghanistan has an embassy i.n Rome. Italy has an embassy in Kabul.17 June 2013Afghanistan was the first country who officially recognised the independence of the Republic of Kosovo on 18 February 2008.The Statement of, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan on the Recognition of Independence of Kosovo, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan, 2008-02-18 Afghanistan and Kosovo established diplomatic relations on 17 June 201318 December 2005Both countries established diplomatic relations on 18 December 2005.26 October 2018Both countries established diplomatic relations on 26 October 2018.31 March 2005Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 March 2005.13 January 2005Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 January 2005.8 February 2008Both countries established diplomatic relations on 8 February 20081 December 1994Both countries established diplomatic relations on 1 December 1994.13 October 2010Both countries established diplomatic relations on 13 October 2010.21 September 2010Both countries established diplomatic relations on 21 September 2010.2 August 1956Both countries established diplomatic relations on 2 August 1956 when first Envoy of Afgnanistan Dr. Sardir Najib-Ullah Khan presented his credentials to Queen of the Netherlands.17 July 1996Both countries established diplomatic relations on 17 July 1996.31 December 1962See Afghanistan–Norway relations Both countries established diplomatic relations on 31 December 1962.