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Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon Travels to Afghanistan and Austria
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Statement on the Arrival of Special Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Hugo Llorens
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Ambassador P. Michael McKinley’s Farewell Remarks
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Afghanistan Top Exports at “Exhibition Afghanistan” in Dubai
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Communique on the Brussels Conference on Afghanistan
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Statement by U.S. Embassy Kabul’s Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Hugo Llorens on Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan
The U.S. Embassy strongly condemns yesterday’s deadly attacks in Kabul that killed at least 38 innocent Afghans and wounded more than 70. We also condemn the heinous attacks on the Kandahar Governor’s Office that killed at least 10 people and wounded 21, including the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Afghanistan and Emirati diplomatic personnel, as well as important Afghan political figures including the Deputy Governor and members of Parliament. Full Statement »
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Statement by NSC Spokesperson Ned Price on Terrorist Attacks in Afghanistan
The United States strongly condemns the terrorist attack on Parliamentary buildings in Kabul today that killed at least 38 Afghans and wounded more than 70. An attack on Parliamentary facilities and lawmakers is clearly an assault on Afghanistan’s efforts to build democratic institutions. Full Statement »
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Statement of Under Secretary of State Thomas Shannon during camera spray at the Afghanistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ambassador Shannon: Well, thank you very much. I am deeply grateful to the Acting Minister for his hospitality today both in serving us a wonderful Afghan lunch but also for the excellent conversation that we had…I only want to underscore that the purpose of my trip was two-fold. Full Statement »
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Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon Travels to Afghanistan and Austria
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Thomas Shannon traveled to Kabul, Afghanistan, where he met with President Ashraf Ghani, Chief Executive Abdullah Abdullah, and other senior government officials. Ambassador Shannon underscored the strong partnership between the United States and Afghanistan and reiterated our continued commitment to Afghanistan’s peace, prosperity, and security. Full Press Release »
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Statement on the Arrival of Special Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Hugo Llorens
Ambassador Hugo Llorens, Special Chargé d’Affaires, a.i, has assumed responsibilities as Chief of the U.S. Mission to Afghanistan. Ambassador Llorens, who previously served as Assistant Chief of Mission in Kabul from 2012 to 2013, returns to Afghanistan to lead the U.S. Mission in its ongoing efforts to bolster Afghanistan’s embrace of democracy, augment its economic growth and political stability, and continue the country’s gains made in health, education, and gender rights over the last decade. Full Statement »
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President Obama meets President Ghani
President Obama and President Ghani hold a joint press conference
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Fulbright Alumni Speak
Afghan Alumni of the Fulbright Program share their experiences
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Afghanistan Travel Warning
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The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan. The security threat to all U.S. citizens in Afghanistan remains critical. For detailed information please visit Afghanistan Travel Warning.
For all messages to U.S. citizens, please see Travel and Security Information.
