The Embassy of Afghanistan, Washington, DC

Delegation from the Afghan Ministry of Narcotics Visits Washington

From January 22-28 a delegation, led by H.E. Zarar Ahmad Moqbel Osmani, Minister of Counter Narcotics, visited Washington, DC to meet with U.S. officials to discuss Afghanistan's ongoing counter-narcotics efforts and the future plans . (Read more ...)

Embassy Hosts Signing Ceremony to Promote Afghan Agriculture

On January 20, 2012, The Embassy of Afghanistan hosted officials from the American Soybean Association's (ASA) World Initiative for Soy in Human Health (WISHH) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as Afghan diplomats and business leaders, for a signing ceremony. Mr. Abdul Ghafoor, chairman of the Oil Crops Growers Association of Afghanistan (OCGAA), signed a contract with Mr. Jim Hershey, Executive Director of WISHH, demonstrating the beginning of OCGAA's efforts to advance the production of oil crops, such as soybeans, and create a self-sufficient oil-crop market in Afghanistan. (Read more ...)

Certificate of Appreciation Ceremony

On Friday, January 20th, at the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC, Ambassador Eklil Hakimi presented a certificate of appreciation to Qari Abdul Kabeer Haidary. Mr. Haidary is a well-known Afghan reciter, who is recognized for his outstanding services in Afghanistan as well as his remarkable achievements at regional and international Holy Quran recitation competitions. (Read more ...)

Embassy Hosts Afghan Students

Eight Afghan journalists, who were visiting Washington DC as part of the U.S. Department of State's International Visitor Leadership Program, came to visit the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC on December 2, 2011. The journalists are traveling in the U.S. from November 28-December 16, 2011, to learn about investigative journalism. (Read more ...)

Ambassador Hakimi Visits the American University of Afghanistan

On December 18, 2011 Ambassador Eklil Hakimi visited the American University of Afghanistan in Kabul. Ambassador Hakimi toured the school's campus and visited its science labs, classrooms and gymnasium. He also met with students. He was very impressed by the university's academics, facilities, and motivated student body. (Read more ...)

Foreign Service Institute Students Visit Embassy

On December 16, 2011 over thirty participants of the Foreign Service Institute's language training program visited the Embassy of Afghanistan for an afternoon tea and conversation with members of the diplomatic team. (Read more ...)

Embassy Hosts American University Students for Cultural Event

On Wednesday, December 07, 2011, the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC hosted a group of over 50 students from the American University in Washington, DC for a cultural program. (Read more ...)

Embassy of Afghanistan Participates in Meridian's Day of Service

Mr. Farhad Roien, Second Secretary, represented the Embassy of Afghanistan in Washington, DC at the Meridian International Center's "Helping Green DC" event, which was in honor of the International Day of Service, observed on December 3. The Meridian International Center is a non-profit organization that promotes cross cultural dialogue through exchanges, cultural programs and various events. (Read more ...)

Afghan Journalists Visit the Embassy

Mrs. Hakimi Featured in The Washington Diplomat

The cover of the December issue of The Washington Diplomat features an article on Mrs. Sultana Hakimi titled "Reclaiming Afghanistan: Hakimis Embody Country's Past Success, Its Future Hope." The article is based on an interview that Diplomat reporter Gail Scott conducted with Mrs. Hakimi. (Read more ...)

Bonn, 10 Years On - An FP Roundtable

On December 5, an international conference on Afghanistan will open in Bonn, Germany, 10 years after the first Bonn conference set up the political system that would help govern Afghanistan for the next decade. The AfPak Channel asked a group of experts and practitioners what should have been done at Bonn 10 years ago, what might happen at this conference, and what Afghanistan needs in the future. (Read more ...)

Ambassador Hakimi Supports the Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan

On November 21, 2011, at the committee meeting, Ambassador Eklil Hakimi became an honorary board member of the Executive Committee for the Public-Private Partnership for Justice Reform in Afghanistan. (Read more ...)

Ambassador Hakimi speaks at the Rebuild Afghanistan Summit 2011

As the keynote speaker, Ambassador Eklil Hakimi addressed the participants of the Rebuild Afghanistan Summit 2011 at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. (Read more ...)

Ambassador Hakimi Speaks at Business Matchmaking Conference

Ambassador Hakimi spoke at the 7th Annual Business Matchmaking Conference hosted by the Afghan-American Chamber of Commerce. The conference advances international investment in Afghanistan by connecting Afghan businesses, from various sectors such as mining, agriculture and construction, with American companies interested in doing business in Afghanistan. (Read more ...)

Ambassador Hakimi Speaks at George Washington University

Ambassador Hakimi spoke at George Washington University. Professor Benjamin Hopkins, an expert on Afghan history, introduced Ambassador Hakimi and moderated the conversation. (Read more ...)

Ambassador Hakimi Is Distinguished Speaker at South Asia Peace Conference

Ambassador Hakimi was a Distinguished Speaker at the first South Asia Peace Conference at the University of North Texas. The conference served as a platform for leaders, diplomats and academics in promoting peace in South Asia. (Read more ...)

Ambassador of Afghanistan to the United States Thanks American Soldiers on Veterans Day

"On behalf of the people of Afghanistan, I would like to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces, who have been fighting alongside the Afghan Armed Forces, for their service in Afghanistan. Afghanistan stands side by side with the United States- one of our important strategic partner. And our two countries are unified in a renewed spirit of service and mutual purpose against our common enemy" (Read more ...)

Istanbul Conference on Afghanistan

The Istanbul conference on Afghanistan was attended by 20 representatives from the regional countries and representatives from the International community. Participants in Istanbul conference on Afghanistan following a statement at the end of the session committed for regional cooperation to fight terrorism and vowed to prevent from interfering in each other’s internal affairs. H.E. President Hamid Karzai urged the regional countries to assist Afghanistan in fighting the terrorism and insurgency. (Read more ...)

President Karzai Expresses Condolences on the Death of Foreign Troops

H.E. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan expressed his heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family and relatives of those foreign troops and Afghan civilians who were killed in Saturday’s terrorist attacks in Afghanistan. President Karzai, on behalf of the people of Afghanistan, conveyed to Ambassador Ryan Crocker and General John Allen his deepest condolences and said “Afghan people are grieved by the NATO loss of lives and share the pain and sorrow with the families and friends of the troops killed.” (Read more ...)

President Karzai Address to the Nation on Afghanistan's Peace Efforts

President Hamid Karzai addressed the nation on his strategy for making peace with Taliban and said" It was our hope and it is our hope to bring peace to our people. However, the Taliban answer is terror and killing. Peace cannot be one-sided. Peace makes sense only to those who believe in it. Hence, the Government of Afghanistan has the responsibility to defend the independence of our country and peace by standing firm against our enemies." (Read more ...)

Latest Studies Regarding Nonfuel Minerals in Afghanistan

Ambassador Eklil Hakimi, Ms. Emily Scott, Director of Mineral Resources, Ms Ann Castle, Assistant Secretary for Water And Science U.S Department of Interior and other officials announced the results of the latest studies regarding Nonfuel Minerals in Afghanistan carried out by the UN Geological Survey, Task Force for Business and Stability Operations, Ministry of Mines of Afghanistan and the Afghanistan Geological Survey. Ambassador Hakimi said "We envision a future in which the cross-roads of trade between Asia and the West meet once again in Afghanistan. Developing our mining sector will generate new trading and investment opportunities for our entire region" (Read more ...)

Afghanistan Peace Corps Volunteers Celebrate 50 Years of Service

During the Friday dinner at the Embassy Friends of Afghanistan’s Board of Directors presented the Afghan Ambassador with an antique hand scribed copy of the Quran for repatriation back into Afghanistan. Anthony Agnello, FoA President said, “Our gift of the Holy Quran, returned to the Afghan people after nearly five decades in America, is being presented as a symbol of respect and as a declaration of the affection and friendship that we PCVs feel in grateful recognition of the hospitality and kindness that we received during our service to their country."

A Book of Condolence in Honor of Prof. Burhanuddin Rabbani Head of High Peace Council

A book of condolence in honor of Professor Brurhanuddin Rabbani Former President of Afghanistan and Chairman of the High Peace Council who was martyred in a terrorist attack, has been opened at the Embassy of Afghanistan to allow public expressing their sympathy and solidarity.