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…
COVID-19 Information
Last updated: (6/9/2020) Country-Specific Information: There are confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Afghanistan. American citizens with questions related to COVID-19 can contact the Overseas Citizens…
Special Representative Khalilzad Travels to Qatar
U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad departed for Doha, Qatar on September 4. He will be traveling in the region to advance ongoing…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Throughout Afghanistan Event: Massoud Day will occur on September 8, 2020. An increase in Afghan Security Forces in Kabul and other major cities is expected. Large celebratory crowds…
Security Alert – U. S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Throughout Afghanistan Event: The Ashura religious holiday will occur on August 29, 2020. Expect celebrations and rituals to begin on the afternoon of August 29, 2019…
Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Kidnapping of Mark Randall Frerichs and Paul Edwin...
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE Aug 26, 2020 Rewards for Justice – Reward Offer for Information on Kidnapping of…
UPDATE: The United States Continues to Lead the Global Response to COVID-19
The United States is leading the global response to COVID-19 with foreign assistance funding. The U.S. Government (USG) has allocated $20.5 billion for the development…
