U.S. Participation in the Afghanistan 2020 Conference
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs David Hale will lead the United States delegation to the Afghanistan 2020 Conference, held virtually November 23-24. This…
Security Alert – Kabul – November 21, 2020
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul has received reports of two bomb attacks earlier this morning in Kabul City. Additionally, media is reporting that 10 rockets were launched around 8:50…
STATEMENT: Condemning the Assassination of Abdul Wase Ghafari
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO November 06, 2020 Condemning the Assassination of Abdul Wase…
Security Alert
Location: Kabul University Event: There are reports of gunfire at Kabul University. Early reports indicate that multiple people may have been wounded. The local Afghan National Security…
MEDIA NOTE
Joint Statement on Afghanistan – Turkmenistan – United States of America Trilateral Meeting The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of…
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY MICHAEL R. POMPEO
Condemning the Attempt on the Life of International Woman of Courage Mayor Zarifa Ghafari The United States unreservedly condemns the latest attempted assassination of the…
Special Representative Khalilzad Travels to Qatar
U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad departed for Doha, Qatar and the region on September 29. While in the region, Ambassador Khalilzad will…
Testimony of Zalmay M. Khalilzad U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation
Good morning Chairman Lynch, Ranking Member Grothman, and distinguished members of the Committee. I regret that circumstances did not allow me to appear before this…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Throughout Afghanistan Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kabul warns U.S. citizens that extremist organizations continue to plan attacks against a variety of targets in Afghanistan, including…
Rewards for Justice – Increased Reward Offer for Information on ISIS Leader Amir Muhammad Sa’id Abdal-Rahman...
The U.S. Department of State’s Rewards for Justice Program is increasing its reward – now up to $10 million — for information leading to the…
International Day of Democracy
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State In recognition of the International Day of Democracy on September 15, we reaffirm the right of every citizen to…
Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper Statement on the Commencement of Afghanistan Peace...
The start of Afghanistan peace negotiations marks an historic moment in the Afghan peace process and is an important step in advancing the President’s South…
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with the Taliban
Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo met today with Taliban Political Deputy…
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Atmar
Secretary Pompeo’s Meeting with Dr. Abdullah Abdullah and Afghan Acting Foreign Minister Atmar The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Secretary of State Michael…
REMARKS BY SECRETARY OF STATE MICHAEL POMPEO AT THE INAUGURATION OF AFGHANISTAN PEACE NEGOTIATIONS,...
Good afternoon. I’m honored to join you today. I offer my thanks to His Excellency the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Qatar, and…
Welcoming the Launch of Afghanistan Peace Negotiations
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State The United States welcomes the announcement that Afghanistan peace negotiations will begin on September 12th. The start of these…
President Donald J. Trump Announces Intent to Nominate the Following Individual to a Key Administration...
Today, President Donald J. Trump announced his intent to nominate the following individual to a key position in his Administration: William Ruger, of Virginia, to…
Secretary Pompeo’s Travel to Doha, Qatar
Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo will travel to Qatar to attend the opening ceremony of Afghanistan peace negotiations on September…
