Special Representative Khalilzad’s Visit to Kabul
Statement on the Visit by Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad to Kabul Ambassador Khalilzad departed Kabul this evening following productive talks with…
Ambassador Bass Visits Mazar-e-Sharif
Ambassador John R. Bass visited Mazar-e-Sharif today. He met with women from the area and discussed the United States’ support for peace in Afghanistan and…
Statement by Secretary Pompeo on the Occasion of Nowruz
Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC March 25, 2019 I would like to wish a Happy Nowruz to the people of Iran, and…
Ambassador Bass Announces Humanitarian Assistance in Herat
Ambassador John R. Bass visited Herat today where he met with Herat Provincial Governor Abdul Qaiyoum Rahimi, Badghis Provincial Governor Abdul Ghafoor Malakzai, local civil…
State Department Media Note: Consultations With the European Union on the Afghan Peace Process
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 22, 2019 U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and EU Special Envoy…
State Department Media Note: Consultations With China and Russia on the Afghan Peace Process
Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 22, 2019 Representatives of the United States, China, and Russia met in Washington, D.C., March…
Nowruz Message from U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass
On behalf of the staff and family of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, I wish everyone in Afghanistan, and Afghans all across the world, a…
U.S. Ambassador Bass Discusses Peace Efforts with Civil Society and Political Stakeholders
U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan John R. Bass met with civil society representatives at the U.S. Embassy this week. During their meeting, Ambassador Bass provided an…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (March 18, 2019)
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: As of mid-March 2019, the U.S. Embassy has received increased reports regarding possible attacks coinciding with the Afghan New Year holiday that…
Comments by U.S. Department of State Spokesperson
The following is attributable to U.S. Department of State Deputy Spokesperson Robert Palladino: Under Secretary for Political Affairs David Hale summoned Afghan National Security Advisor…
U.S. Embassy Kabul Celebrates International Women’s Day
In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, U.S. Ambassador Bass hosted the “Generations of Change” luncheon focused on facilitating mentoring relationships between…
U.S. Embassy Statement on Abdul Ali Mazari Commemoration Gathering Attack
The United States strongly condemns the attack at a gathering commemorating the life of Afghan leader Abdul Ali Mazari in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighborhood of Kabul…
United States Assistance to Flood Affected Afghans
In response to severe flooding affecting nine provinces in Afghanistan, the United States through USAID is working with partners to provide life-saving aid to people…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (March 4, 2019)
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: Kidnapping Threats against U.S. Citizens As of March 2019, there is credible evidence that U.S. citizens continue to be priority kidnapping targets for…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: Due to restrictions on air travel in the region, flights to and from Kabul may be delayed or canceled. The U.S.…
Statement from U.S. Ambassador John R. Bass on the Passing of Former Interim President Sibghatullah
On behalf of the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, I extend our sincere condolences to the Afghan people and to the family of former interim President…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: As of late January 2019, militants continue to plan attacks against airports throughout Afghanistan, including Jalalabad Airfield. Over the past five years,…
Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
Location: Kabul, Afghanistan Event: As of late January 2019, militants continue to plan attacks against a variety of targets in Kabul, including universities and Afghan, U.S.,…
