Afghan Ambassador to India Abdali resigns

New Delhi, Sep 20 Afghan Ambassador to India Shaida Abdali has resigned from the post, saying he wants to serve the people of his nation who are facing challenging situation.

Abdali has submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday when Afghan President Ashraf Ghani was on a day-long visit to India.

In his resignation letter, Abdali, who served in Delhi for six years, said he needed to return to Afghanistan and work with the people for development, peace and national unity.

"The exceptional warmth, hospitality and friendship extended to me amid my residency will remain a hallmark in my political career for which I'm deeply grateful to the friendly people and govt. of India," he said on Twitter.

"Serving my nation for years in India, I felt the need to return and serve my nation from inside. Amid my residency, I have had the pleasure of seeing our relations going from strength to strength," he said.

It isn't immediately known whether his resignation has been accepted or not.