We welcome the finalization of the Kabul parliamentary election results.  The completion of this election and the seating of the full parliament is an important achievement for the new IEC and the ECC, and of Afghanistan’s democratic process. We also note the decision of the IEC on May 10 to focus on voting methods that ... Read More»

The text of the following statement was released by the U.S. Embassy in Kabul and the Afghan Ministry of Finance on the occasion of the launch of the U.S.-Afghan Civilian Assistance Review. The Governments of the United States and Afghanistan began a joint review of U.S. Government civilian assistance to Afghanistan in Kabul on May ... Read More»

May 12, 2019 U.S. State Department Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Alice Wells arrived today in Kabul to participate in the opening of the U.S.-Afghan Civilian Assistance Review.  The Review will strengthen Afghan institutions and promote Afghan self-reliance, and is an element of the investment the U.S. makes in ... Read More»

Press Statement Michael R. Pompeo Secretary of State Washington, DC May 9, 2019 The United States strongly condemns the Taliban attack against Counterpart International, a U.S. nonprofit organization and USAID implementing partner in Kabul. The organization targeted yesterday runs programs that encourage dialogue on peace, increase youth participation, and improve opportunities for women. Its Afghan ... Read More»