STATEMENT BY SECRETARY POMPEO On Afghan Government’s Ceasefire Announcement   August 19, 2018   The United States welcomes the announcement by the Afghan government of a ceasefire conditioned on Taliban participation. This plan responds to the clear and continued call of the Afghan people for peace. The last ceasefire in Afghanistan revealed the deep desire of the ... Read More»

Statement by Ambassador Bass on Afghanistan’s Independence Day On behalf of everyone at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul, I want to wish Afghanistan a Happy Independence Day.  It has been a great honor for me to work in Afghanistan, and I celebrate with you today as you commemorate 99 years of independence. As Secretary Pompeo ... Read More»

Statement by Secretary POMPEO Afghanistan Independence Day On behalf of President Trump and the American people, I warmly congratulate the Afghan people as they celebrate their 99th anniversary of independence on August 19. We commend the people of Afghanistan’s resolve and determination in continuing to strive for a future of peace and prosperity. The United ... Read More»

The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s vicious attack in Jalalabad on the provincial Refugee Department, and the attacks that Jalalabad has experienced recently.  We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of all the victims.  We remember and salute those dedicated and brave individuals who are working for Afghanistan’s most vulnerable citizens. ... Read More»