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Statement on Nowruz by Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Ross Wilson

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Remarks at the Start of Afghan Peace Negotiations

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s Remarks at the Start of Afghan Peace Negotiations

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Welcoming the Launch of Afghanistan Peace Negotiations

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Afghanistan High Commission for National Reconciliation Chair Abdullah...

15 April, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani

15 April, 2021 | Press Releases

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. …

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Statement on the Visit of Special Representative Khalilzad to Kabul

12 April, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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On the Anniversary of the April 6, 2013, Attack

6 April, 2021 | Ambassador, Press Releases

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…

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Remarks at Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process

31 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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Protect the Gains Made to Empower Women in Afghanistan

31 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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USAID and the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health Sign Partnership Statement to Prevent and Reduce...

24 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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Statement on Nowruz by Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Ross Wilson

20 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan (March 18, 2021)

18 March, 2021 | Alert, Security & Emergency Messages

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…

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Visit of Special Representative Khalilzad to Kabul

16 March, 2021 | News, Press Releases

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…

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The United States Congratulates Afghanistan on the Arrival of COVID Vaccine      

9 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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Department of State Offers Reward Increase for Information to Bring Transnational Criminal to...

8 March, 2021 | News, Press Releases

  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…

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Friends of Afghan Women Ambassadors’ Group Statement on International Women’s Day Kabul, Afghanistan,...

8 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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2021 International Women of Courage Award Recipients Announced

5 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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Statement on the Visit of Special Representative Khalilzad to Kabul

4 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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,…

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Special Representative Khalilzad Visits Kabul, Doha, and Regional Capitals

2 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad Travel to Afghanistan and...

1 March, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Afghan President Ghani

19 February, 2021 | Press Releases

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…

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