President Karzai Discusses Security with Gen. Martin of US Central Command

May 11, 2008

President Hamid Karzai met Sunday in Palace in Kabul with Lt. Gen Martin E. Dempsey, who currently serves as acting commander for the US Central Command.  

Both sides discussed situation in Afghanistan and the region. [Read Full story]    

President Karzai Meets Dutch and Slovak Ministers

May 08, 2008

President Hamid Karzai met Thursday with Maxime Verhagen, Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Defense Minister Jaroslav Baska and Foreign Minister Jan Kubis of Slovakia in the Palace in Kabul. Issues discussed in the meeting included continued commitment of the countries of the visiting officials in the reconstruction and security in Afghanistan. [Read Full story]

President Karzai Meets with Foreign Minister Komura of Japan

May 04, 2008

President Hamid Karzai met Sunday in the Palace in Kabul with Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura. Issues of discussion between the two sides included Japan’s continued assistance to Afghanistan, the situation in Afghanistan and the region.

Minister Komura conveyed the warm regards of the government and people of Japan to President Karzai.......... [Read Full story]

President Karzai Welcomes President of Turkmenistan to Kabul

April 28, 2008

President Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov, on his first-ever state visit to Afghanistan, arrived Monday April 28 in Kabul for meeting with President Karzai and other government officials.

The two Presidents met in the Palace following a formal welcoming ceremony held in his honor.  Issues of discussion included different aspects of relations between the two countries. Situation in Afghanistan...........[Read Full story]

President Karzai Discusses Electoral System with Chief Elections Commissioner of India

April 22, 2008

In a meeting with President Hamid Karzai on Tuesday in the Palace in Kabul, India’s Chief Election Commissioner N. Gopalaswami described to the President the electoral systems and methods practiced in India.

In the meeting also attended by Azizullah Ludin, Afghanistan’s Chief of Elections Commission (IEC), Mr. Gopalaswami highlighted the main activities and experiences of his commission. [Read Full story]

President Karzai Awards Canadian General State Medal of Distinguished Service

April 21, 2008

President Hamid Karzai decorated Monday Gen. Dennis Tabbernor, Deputy Commanding General for Army Development with Medal of Baryal (a state medal of excellence awarded for distinguished military service).

Brigadier General Dennis C. Tabbernor has been serving as the Deputy Commanding General for Army Development with the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan. [Read Full story] 

EU Foreign Policy Chief Reaffirms Long-term Support to Afghanistan

April 21, 2008

European Union's foreign policy chief, Javier Solana reiterated Europe's commitment to "the long haul" in Afghanistan during a visit to Kabul.

In a joint press availability with President Karzai following their meeting, Mr. Solana said the European Union was dedicated to the reconstruction of Afghanistan and its assistance would continue until Afghanistan could reach to stability, peace and prosperity.  [Read Full story]

President Karzai Receives Afghans Returning from Study Tours in the US

April 20, 2008

President Karzai met Sunday with over hundred Afghans who returned after receiving short and/or long term courses of study in the United States.

Speaking during the event held in the Palace, the President termed such study opportunities as very important in cross cultural exchange and cement the cultural ties among the nationsPresident Karzai Meets US Assistant Secretary of State.  [Read Full story]

April 13, 2008

President Hamid Karzai met in Kabul with Richard Boucher, US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs. 

Both sides discussed the situation in Afghanistan and the region as well as different aspects of deepening mutual cooperation. [Read Full story]

Canadian Foreign Minister Hails the Progress in Afghanistan

April 12, 2008

President Karzai met with Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Bernier in Kabul. Among the key issues of discussion were the war on terrorism, security and Canada’s continued assistance for reconstruction and economic development in Afghanistan.

Minister Bernier hailed the gains by the Afghan people and said his country would continue to remain committed to helping the people build on their success. [Read Full story]