Foreign Minister Dr.Zalmai Rassoul on January 23th met with US Ambassador to Kabul, Mr.Karl W. Eikenberry.
Mr. Eikenberry congratulated Dr. Rassoul on his appointment as Minister of Foreign Affairs, and wished him success in his new capacity. The two-sides also discussed the situation in Afghanistan, Afghanistan-US relations, and the up-coming international conference on Afghanistan, scheduled to convene later this week in London. In addition, US Ambassador reaffirmed the United States’ sustained commitment to Afghanistan. Both sides highlighted the up-coming gathering as an important opportunity for a renewed partnership between Afghanistan and the international community.