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.