Embassy of Afghanistan Announces: Afghan Ambassador to the United
States Presents Credentials to President Bush
Business Editors/Political Writers
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-
12/03/2003
Mr. Said Tayeb Jawad, the newly appointed Afghan
ambassador to the United States formally presented his credentials
to the Honorable President George W. Bush, this afternoon.
Appointed Ambassador Said Tayeb Jawad formerly
served as chief of staff for President Hamid Karzai, president's
spokesman, press secretary, and director of the Office of International
Relations at the presidential palace.
Afghan President Hamid Karzai has appointed Ambassador
Jawad to play a major role in guiding the massive reconstruction
efforts that lie ahead for Afghanistan, after decades of war
and destruction.
In his written remarks to President Bush upon
the presentation of his credentials, Ambassador Jawad was quoted,
"I am honored to stand before you at this historic juncture
as we embark to accelerate, with your support, the successful
process of solidifying peace and reconstruction in Afghanistan.
We are grateful for the leadership provided by the United States
of America in emancipating our country from the evil forces
of terrorism, tyranny and Taliban. We cherish the close cooperation
and enduring partnership forged between our two nations. In
fact, the main objective of Afghanistan's foreign policy and
my mission is to foster the burgeoning partnership between our
governments, and strengthen the historic friendship between
our people."
He went on to say, "While our common interest
in fighting terrorism and strengthening peace and stability
forms the bedrock of our partnership, our shared desire to build
a constitutional state that guaranties the safety and security
of its citizens, promotes democracy, protects human rights,
advocates rule of the law, and provides for sustained economic
growth lays at the forefront of our friendship. Thanks to your
assistance, in less than two years, we have taken many bold
steps toward achieving our shared objectives."
During his tenure as chief of staff to President
Karzai, Ambassador Jawad was responsible for formulating policies,
building national institutions, prioritizing reforms and implementing
the president's directives. He accompanied the President and
managed all foreign trips and state visits. He actively participated
in bilateral meetings with the heads of states and governments.
As director of the Office of the President, he advised President
Karzai on a range of domestic and international issues, as well
as security and reconstruction matters. He worked closely with
U.S. and Afghan military experts on rebuilding the Afghan National
Army and reforming the Ministry of Defense.
