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 21-22, 2019. The parties exchanged views on the current status of the Afghan peace process and discussed common efforts to bring peace, prosperity, and security to Afghanistan. They underscored their ... Read More»

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 Happy New Year.  As an old Afghan proverb says, “a better year is revealed through its Spring.”  Every year Nowruz brings with it the promise of a better future and ... Read More»

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 update on U.S. efforts to promote an intra-Afghan dialogue and peace in Afghanistan.  The Ambassador emphasized that the agreement in draft will only be finalized when all parties come to ... Read More»

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 Hamdullah Mohib March 14 to reject the public comments attributed to National Security Advisor Mohib criticizing the U.S. approach to reconciliation.  Under Secretary Hale underscored the longstanding U.S. assistance and ... Read More»