@merrillwilliams@StateDept CORRECTION: The Afghan consulate of Washington, D.C. is currently in the process of relocating its services from the Wisconsin Ave office building into the Embassy of Afghanistan
Announcement | The Afghan consulate in Washington, DC will move its operations on September 6th to a new location. We request future documentation be sent to their new location below:
2341 Wyoming Ave NW
Washington, DC 20008
They stressed the need to provide extended close air support & necessary equipment to #Afg security forces. They called for intense political pressure on the Taliban, an immediate stop to the slaughter, and a demonstration of commitment to peace & a political solution.
Amb @AdelaRaz met w/ members of Congress and senators to discuss the urgent security situation in #Afghanistan and the extreme level of Taliban violence. All members agreed that urgent actions need to be taken to protect civilians' lives & major cities including #Kabul.
Amb @AdelaRaz met with Rep. @michaelgwaltz to discuss the importance of US-AFG alliance against their common enemy, the Taliban and other intl. terrorist groups. They emphasized the important role the #ANDSF plays in this fight and the need to increase support to Afghan forces.
Ambassador @AdelaRaz met with @RepSteveChabot to discuss the evolving security situation in #Afghanistan. They agreed on the urgent need for continued support to #ANDSF and an increase in close air support.
#ICYMI: Ambassador @AdelaRaz spoke with @NewsNationNow @Allison_news
“We’ve been fighting for ourselves and for the peace and security of the rest of the world.”
https://t.co/7OmMH0Rl1q
Ambassador @AdelaRaz met with @USIP’s President Lise Grande. They discussed the ongoing partnership between #Afghanistan and USIP, the importance of USIP’s work in Afghanistan and their contributions to a more informed discussion.
Ambassador @AdelaRaz thanked General Campbell for his continuous support as a friend of #Afghanistan and for his service. During the meeting, they discussed Afghanistan's security situation and emphasized the urgency of support for #ANDSF.
Ambassador @AdelaRaz met with Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Afghanistan, Pakistan, & Central Asia Rebecca Zimmerman @_RebeccaZ to discuss the continuous support for #ANDSF. DASD Zimmerman assured the US strong commitment to Afg & their continuous support to #ANDSF
Ambassador @AdelaRaz met @State_SCA's Acting Assistant Secretary Dean Thompson to discuss bilateral issues between AFG and the US. They highlighted the importance of creating pressure on the Taliban to commit to genuine peace talks.
Spoke with @ashrafghani today to reiterate the strong and enduring U.S. commitment to Afghanistan. We discussed the need to accelerate peace negotiations toward an inclusive political settlement that respects the rights of all Afghans, including women and girls.