U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan

Last updated:   [6/16/2021] Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test…

Afghanistan is experiencing an intense third wave of COVID-19 cases throughout the country.  The United States stands in solidarity with the Afghan government and the…

The below is attributable to Acting Spokesperson Pooja Jhunjhunwala:‎ Yesterday, U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Samantha Power spoke with President Ashraf Ghani of Afghanistan…

Infrastructure is the lifeblood of families, communities, districts, and provinces. From rural areas to urban centers, it is quite literally a system that touches all…

Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation (SRAR) Zalmay Khalilzad, led a delegation including representatives from the National Security Council (NSC), the Department of Defense, and the…

U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and an U.S. inter-agency delegation, including the National Security Council, Department of Defense, and USAID departed…

The United States is fortunate to enjoy an enduring partnership with the people of Afghanistan.  Even as U.S. troops depart, the United States is stepping…

As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic at home and work to end the pandemic worldwide, President Biden has promised that the United States…

As part of our commitment to the people of Afghanistan, the United States is providing more than $266 million in new humanitarian assistance, bringing total…

Location: Throughout Afghanistan Event: New cases and deaths from COVID-19 have risen sharply throughout Afghanistan. Hospitals are reporting shortages of supplies, oxygen, and beds for…

The United States remains deeply committed to Afghanistan and will use its full diplomatic, economic, and assistance toolkit to support the peaceful, stable future the…

Location:  Afghanistan Event:  Announcement by the Department of State on May 24, 2021 that U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain…

Last week, the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, through its Rewards for Justice (RFJ) office, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation announced a…

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Committee.  I welcome the opportunity to talk to you today about America’s strategy in Afghanistan and to…

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (May 15, 2021) Location:  Throughout Afghanistan Event:  Historically violence has increased in Afghanistan following the Eid holiday.  Therefore, U.S.…

For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE May 12, 2021 Statement on Eid by Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Ross Wilson Eid Mubarak to all our Afghan friends and partners!  I…

Office of the Spokesperson The following is the text of a communiqué issued by the United States of America, European Union, France, Germany, Italy, NATO,…

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) of U.S. Embassy Kabul is currently accepting proposals in response to six funding opportunities posted on the Embassy website and…