It is time for Holly and I to leave Afghanistan. We will cherish our memories of the Eid holiday in 2018 when peace fell over the whole country and Afghans saw it was possible for both sides to stop the violence. My earnest hope is for leaders and citizens across this country to find strength …
Read More» President Ghani, Vice President Danesh, Chief Justice Halim, Speakers of Parliament, Ministers, Colleagues: I am pleased to speak on behalf of the United States government at this important event to mark International Anti-Corruption Day and Afghanistan’s efforts to tackle corruption. I have been the U.S. ambassador to Afghanistan for just over 2 years now. During that …
Read More» Remarks at a Press Availability MICHAEL R. POMPEO, SECRETARY OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY KABUL KABUL, AFGHANISTAN JUNE 25, 2019 SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. With so much going on in the world right now, sometimes it’s easy to forget about America’s commitment here in Afghanistan, but the world should know that the Trump administration hasn’t …
Read More» Remarks by U.S. Ambassador John R. Bass for Foreign Service Day U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan May 2, 2019 Colleagues, Friends – Thank you for joining us this morning. We are here today to mark Foreign Service Day, when we gather to remember and honor our colleagues lost while serving the nation. Our memorial wall here …
Read More» 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 to everyone who celebrates this ancient tradition that marks the arrival of spring and a New Year, including people in Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, China, Georgia, India, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Pakistan, …
Read More» On behalf of all of my colleagues here at the U.S. Embassy, I want to wish all our Afghan friends and partners a blessed Ramadan. This month is a time for reflection, prayer, and generosity. Fasting during this month teaches patience and reorients one’s focus to the world beyond our individual, immediate needs. As families …
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Colleagues, friends, thank you for joining us tonight. Khosh amadeen wa tasleeat (welcome and my condolences). Every World Press Freedom Day is important. This one is unfortunately very sad and tragic for all of us, and I want to thank you for joining us so we could share in your sorrow and so that you …
Read More» Good morning. It is a pleasure to be with you today and it was a pleasure to hear His Excellency President Ghani describe the progress that the Afghan government has made since the United States, and representatives from 100 other countries and international organizations met last year in Brussels. I am returning to Afghanistan after …
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak with you this morning. I am delighted to be part of such a distinguished panel. I have had the privilege over the past year of representing the United States in Afghanistan and working with the international community on ways we can support the government of Afghanistan in building …
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