Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Afghanistan High Commission for National Reconciliation Chair Abdullah...
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Afghanistan High Commission for National Reconciliation Chair Abdullah Abdullah today in Kabul. Secretary Blinken and Dr. Abdullah discussed the…
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani today in Kabul to affirm the United States’ continued commitment to Afghanistan. …
Statement on the Visit of Special Representative Khalilzad to Kabul
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad completed a productive four-day visit to Kabul. He met with government and political leaders, civil society activists, and the diplomatic…
On the Anniversary of the April 6, 2013, Attack
Today, we honor the memory of six lives taken eight years ago in Qalat, Zabul province. Foreign Service officer Anne Smedinghoff, 25; Staff Sgt Christopher…
Remarks at Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process
Derek H. Chollet, Counselor Virtual Ministerial Conference As delivered Good afternoon, on behalf of Secretary of State Blinken, I want to thank President Rahmon and…
Protect the Gains Made to Empower Women in Afghanistan
By Ambassador Ross Wilson, Charge d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Kabul and Dr. Tina Dooley-Jones, Mission Director, U.S. Agency for International Development Afghanistan had its share of…
USAID and the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health Sign Partnership Statement to Prevent and Reduce...
Kabul, Afghanistan – On Wednesday, March 24, the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated World Tuberculosis (TB) Day…
Statement on Nowruz by Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Ross Wilson
Wishing a Happy Nowruz to all Afghans celebrating this ancient tradition that marks the arrival of Spring and a New Year. Nowruz brings family and…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (March 18, 2021)
Location: Throughout Afghanistan Event: The U.S. Embassy in Kabul alerts U.S. citizens that extremist organizations have historically planned disruptive activities and attacks targeting celebrations and large…
Visit of Special Representative Khalilzad to Kabul
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and his team completed a two-day visit to Kabul as part of continuing efforts to try to…
The United States Congratulates Afghanistan on the Arrival of COVID Vaccine
Kabul, Afghanistan – The United States congratulates Afghanistan on the successful arrival of 468,000 doses of the COVISHIELD vaccine, from the AstraZeneca Serum Institute, on March…
Department of State Offers Reward Increase for Information to Bring Transnational Criminal to...
Ned Price, Department Spokesperson Today the U.S. Department of State announces a reward increase of up to $5 million for information leading to the…
Friends of Afghan Women Ambassadors’ Group Statement on International Women’s Day Kabul, Afghanistan,...
On International Women’s Day each year, we celebrate the strength, resilience and perseverance of Afghan women. This year, the stakes are higher than ever as…
2021 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced
Office of the Spokesperson Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken to Host Virtual Award Ceremony Featuring Special Remarks by the First Lady, Dr. Jill Biden…
Statement on the Visit of Special Representative Khalilzad to Kabul
The Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and his team just concluded a productive three days of consultations in Kabul with government officials,…
Special Representative Khalilzad Visits Kabul, Doha, and Regional Capitals
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Khalilzad and his team were in Kabul yesterday, where they met with a wide range of leaders, including President…
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Travel to Afghanistan and...
Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Khalilzad and his team will travel to Kabul, Doha, and additional regional capitals. He will resume discussions on the way…
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Afghan President Ghani
The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke yesterday with Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to discuss the United…
