The United States strongly condemns yesterday’s terrible attack at a sports center in Kabul which took the lives of many young people. We honor the brave first responders and journalists killed or wounded in response to the attack.  We extend our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and colleagues of all the victims. We stand with the ... Read More»

 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»